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.
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 |
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.
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