Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments) while the Daylite Plus Daypack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Daylite Plus Daypack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Mens Daypack
Capacity (L) 68L 20L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 21 x 13 x 3
Weight (lb) 3.9 1.2
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop
Color Black 11+ colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 4, 2016
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price $250 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt Removable webbing hip belt
Main Compartment Access Large front panel dual U-zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets 2 zipped plus shove-it front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 15” laptop or tablet
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Integrated top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External side compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel Mesh back panel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Ventilated Back Ventilated back panel
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
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

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


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Daylite Plus Daypack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack 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 Daylite Plus Daypack's capacity is 20L with a size of 21 x 13 x 3 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 11+ colors and patterns.