The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Back Panel (Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel) while the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | Porter 46 Carry On Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Carry On | |
Sub Category | Mens | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 68L | 46L | |
Dimensions (in) | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | 21.5 x 14 x 9 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 3.3 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | |
Color | Black | 5 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | April 22, 2017 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | $250 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hipbelt | Adjustable hip belt | |
Main Compartment Access | Large front panel dual U-zip access | Clamshell | |
External Pockets | Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets | 1 top, front, bottom and back zipped pocket | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | Dual internal side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | No | |
Handles | Padded top and side handles | ||
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | Reinforced cord loops | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Lockable, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15" | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | 44.5 linear inches carry on size compliant | |
Compression Straps | External compression straps | Internal and external compression straps | |
Stowable Straps | Stowaway harness and hip belt | ||
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Padded luggage handle pass-through | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel | |
Rain Cover | 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 | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable zipper head | |
Gym / Sports Features | Shoe Compartment | Bottom shoe compartment | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 Porter 46 Carry On Backpack's capacity is 46L with a size of 21.5 x 14 x 9 inches. Constructed from Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.
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