Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Rain Cover (Integrated removable raincover) while the Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack
Category Backpacking Womens
Sub Category Mens Backpacking
Capacity (L) 68L 64L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 33.46 x 14.96 x 15.75
Weight (lb) 3.9 4.4
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 100D X 630D Nylon Dobby
Color Black 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2015
Rating 4.6 4.9
Price $250 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap with integrated safety whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt Fit-on-the-Fly hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Large front panel dual U-zip access Top loading access
External Pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets Front stretch mesh pocket and 2 stretch mesh side 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 Web attachment points, dual ice tool loops, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, integrated FlapJacket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Removable sleeping pad straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel Innovative AntiGravity suspension
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame LightWire-tensioned, full peripheral frame comfortably transfers pack load
Ventilated Back Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable torso length
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 Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack is a Womens 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 Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 64L with a size of 33.46 x 14.96 x 15.75 inches. Constructed from 100D X 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 4.4 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.