Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Gregory Mountain Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Gregory Mountain Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Compression Straps (External compression straps) while the Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Gregory Mountain Products Men's Baltoro 75 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Gregory Mountain
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack
Category Backpacking Mens
Sub Category Mens Backpacking
Capacity (L) 68L 75L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 28 x 17.5 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 3.9 4.8
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 630D HD Nylon
Color Black 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 9, 2017
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price $250 Under $350
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Die-cut shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt 3D comfort cradle hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Yes
Main Compartment Access Large front panel dual U-zip access Front U-Zip access
External Pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets 9 external pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments Multiple external attachment points
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel Matrix ventilated backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover Custom fitted rain cover
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable torso length Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Sidekick Daypack included doubles as an internal hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack by Gregory Mountain.


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Gregory Mountain's Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack is a Mens backpack with Backpacking features.

The Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has a capacity of 68L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6. It's made of 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby and is available in Black in comparison the Gregory Mountain Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack's capacity is 75L with a size of 28 x 17.5 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from 630D HD Nylon it weighs 4.8 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.