Osprey Daylite Daypack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Daypack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Daylite Daypack has Internal Compartments (Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Daylite Daypack Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Daypack Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Daypack Backpacking
Sub Category Commuter Mens
Capacity (L) 13L 68L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 12 x 3 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 1 3.9
Fabric 210D Nylon Oxford 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 11+ colors and patterns Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 3, 2008
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $75 $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Integrated top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Business & School Features Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered back panel with slotted foam Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Ventilated Back Mesh ventilation
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
Trekking Pole Holders Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Daylite Daypack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Daylite Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features.

The Osprey Daylite Daypack has a capacity of 13L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 12 x 3. It's made of 210D Nylon Oxford and is available in 11+ 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.