Osprey Atmos AG 65 Mens Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Atmos AG 65 Mens Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Atmos AG 65 Mens Backpacking Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Atmos AG 65 Mens Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Atmos AG 65 Mens Backpacking Backpack Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Mens Mens
Capacity (L) 65L 68L
Dimensions (in) 34.25 x 15.35 x 16.14 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 4.7 3.9
Fabric 100D X 630D Nylon Dobby 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 3 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date October 28, 2015
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $275 $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with integrated safety whistle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Fit-on-the-Fly hipbelt with pockets Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets Front stretch mesh pocket and 2 stretch mesh side pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Web attachment points, dual ice tool loops, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, integrated FlapJacket Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Removable sleeping pad straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Innovative AntiGravity suspension Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame LightWire-tensioned, full peripheral frame comfortably transfers pack load Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Ventilated Back Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Atmos AG 65 Mens Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Atmos AG 65 Mens Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features.

The Osprey Atmos AG 65 Mens Backpacking Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 4.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 34.25 x 15.35 x 16.14. It's made of 100D X 630D Nylon Dobby and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack 's capacity is 68L with a size of 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in Black.