Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Airporter Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Airporter Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Airporter Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Airporter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Airporter Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Mens Travel
Capacity (L) 68L 50L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 10 x 12 x 4
Weight (lb) 3.9 1.12
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby Nylon Double Ripstop
Color Black Shadow Grey
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date August 9, 2015
Rating 4.6
Price $250 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Comfortable stow away shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Large front panel dual U-zip access Large lockable zipper access
External Pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets ID card window
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top and side grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Shoulder strap
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External 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 Large lockable zipper
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Compact duffel to carry extra gear

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


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey's Airporter Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Travel 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 Osprey Airporter Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 10 x 12 x 4 inches. Constructed from Nylon Double Ripstop it weighs 1.12 pounds and is available in Shadow Grey.