The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears) while the Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Carry On | |
Sub Category | Mens | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 68L | 40L | |
Dimensions (in) | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | 21 x 14 x 9 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 3.17 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop | |
Color | Black | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | June 7, 2015 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | $250 | Under $175 | |
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 | Adjustable hip belts | |
Main Compartment Access | Large front panel dual U-zip access | Clamshell | |
External Pockets | Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets | 2 front mesh pockets, 1 top, front, and bottom zipped pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Front mesh pockets can fit water bottle | |
Handles | Padded top and side handles | ||
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | Gear loops | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Lockable, padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" | |
Tablet Sleeve | Lockable, padded tablet sleeve | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | 44 linear inches carry on size compliant | |
Compression Straps | External compression straps | Internal and external compression straps | |
Stowable Straps | Stowaway back panel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap for protection | ||
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 | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable zipper head | |
Gym / Sports Features | Shoe Compartment | Bottom shoe compartment | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 21 x 14 x 9 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop it weighs 3.17 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns .
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