Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Daylite Sling

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

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Daylite Sling Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Daylite Sling
Category Backpacking Sling
Sub Category Mens Everyday
Capacity (L) 68L 6L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 14.17 x 8.66 x 5
Weight (lb) 3.9 0.5
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 150D Recycled Polyester
Color Black 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 13, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price $250 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Breathable, anatomically shaped single 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 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 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Interior mesh organizer and key clip in the main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle Yes No
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
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
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

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


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Daylite Sling is a Sling backpack with Everyday 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 Sling's capacity is 6L with a size of 14.17 x 8.66 x 5 inches. Constructed from 150D Recycled Polyester it weighs 0.5 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns .