Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

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.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


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.