Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack

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.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


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.