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.
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 |
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.
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