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.
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 |
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.
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