The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears) while the Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Men's | |
Sub Category | Mens | Hydration | |
Capacity (L) | 68L | 14L | |
Dimensions (in) | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | 18.9 x 8.7 x 9.8 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 1.8 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | 210D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | Black | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | May 3, 2021 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | $250 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps | Bike-specific shape harness |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Lightweight sternum strap magnet | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hipbelt | Stretch mesh zippered hipbelt pockets | |
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 | Stretch mesh front pocket, front zippered stash pocket, and scratch-free, heat-embossed zippered slash pocket | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | No | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | LidLock bike helmet attachment, blink light loop attachment | |
Business & School Features | Organizer Pocket | Bike tool organization in main compartment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel | Countouring AirScape 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 | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Included Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack is a Men's backpack with Hydration 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 Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack's capacity is 14L with a size of 18.9 x 8.7 x 9.8 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Dobby it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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