Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Farpoint Trek 55 has Internal Compartments (Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Farpoint Trek 55 Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Mens
Capacity (L) 55L 68L
Dimensions (in) 25 x 13 x 12 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 3.9 3.9
Fabric 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 2 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 18, 2010
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $200 $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belts Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Large panel zip access Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top and side handles
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable laptop and tablet compartment
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
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
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features.

The Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 25 x 13 x 12. It's made of 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop and is available in 2 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.