Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack

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.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


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.