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.
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 |
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.
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