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.
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 |
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.
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