Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Adjustable Length Torso (Adjustable torso length) while the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Mens Daypack
Capacity (L) 68L 26L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83
Weight (lb) 3.9 1.6
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow
Color Black 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 2, 2012
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price $250 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap with whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt Removable webbing 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 Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments Trekking pole attachment
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Removable webbing hipbelt
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover Integrated raincover
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame LightWire internal 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 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 Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack 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 Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.