The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded hipbelt) while the Kyte 36 does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | Kyte 36 | |
Category | Backpacking | Womens | |
Sub Category | Mens | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 68L | 34L | |
Dimensions (in) | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 3.05 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | Black | Ice Lake Green | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | November 16, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | $250 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hipbelt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Large front panel dual U-zip access | Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket | |
External Pockets | Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets | Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | 2 stretch mesh side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel | Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable raincover | 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 Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking 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 Kyte 36's capacity is 34L with a size of 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.05 pounds and is available in Ice Lake Green.
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