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

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Daylite Plus Daypack has Internal Compartments (Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 15” laptop or tablet) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Plus Daypack Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Mens
Capacity (L) 20L 68L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 13 x 3 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 1.2 3.9
Fabric 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 11+ colors and patterns Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 4, 2016
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 hip belt Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped plus shove-it 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, 15” 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 Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh back panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Ventilated Back Ventilated back panel
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 Plus Daypack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


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

The Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 13 x 3 . It's made of 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop 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.