Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Internal / External Frame (Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame ) while the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Manta 24 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack
Category Backpacking Hydration
Sub Category Mens Hiking
Capacity (L) 68L 24L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 3.9 2.9
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color Black Black, Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018
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 Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic closure and bite valve attachment
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt Padded hip belt
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 3 front pockets, 2 side pockets and 2 hip belt 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, ice tool loop with bungee tie off
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel Highly ventilated, 3D-tensioned open mesh AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover Integrated raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable torso length Adjustable harness system
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
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
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2.5L LT reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration 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 Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 2.9 pounds and is available in Black, Green.