Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
The main difference between the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.
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| Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
| Name | Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | |
| Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
| Sub Category | Daypack | Mens | |
| Capacity (L) | 26L | 68L | |
| Dimensions (in) | 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | |
| Weight (lb) | 1.6 | 3.9 | |
| Fabric | 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
| Color | 5 colors and patterns | Black | |
| Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
| Release Date | August 2, 2012 | ||
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Price | Under $100 | $250 | |
| General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable shoulder straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps |
| Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle | 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 | Scratch resistant organization 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 | |
| Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | |
| Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
| Handles | Top grab handle | ||
| Loops and Attachments | Trekking pole attachment | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | |
| Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
| Stowable Straps | Removable webbing hipbelt | ||
| Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel |
| Rain Cover | Integrated raincover | Integrated removable raincover | |
| Internal / External Frame | LightWire internal 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 | Yes | Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment | |
| Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L hydration reservoir | |
| Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
You're currently comparing the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .
Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack 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 Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83. It's made of 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow and is available in 5 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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