The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Rain Cover (Integrated removable raincover) while the Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Mens | Mens | |
Capacity (L) | 68L | 58L | |
Dimensions (in) | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | 31.5 x16.14 x 14.57 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 2.7 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | 100D High Tenacity Nylon | |
Color | Black | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | February 4, 2015 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
Price | $250 | Under $250 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps | Exoform shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Sternum strap with integrated safety whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hipbelt | Exoform hipbelt | |
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 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 | Ice axe attachment with bungee tie-off, accessory cord attachment points, and Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel | 3D-tensioned breathable mesh backpanel with side ventilation |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable raincover | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame | 4mm Lightwire alloy internal frame | |
Ventilated Back | Yes | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Adjustable torso length | ||
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 |
Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens 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 Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 58L with a size of 31.5 x16.14 x 14.57 inches. Constructed from 100D High Tenacity Nylon it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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