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.
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 |
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 .
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