The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Trekking Pole Holders (Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment) while the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Mens | Mens | |
Capacity (L) | 68L | 65L | |
Dimensions (in) | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 3.5 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | 600D Polyester | |
Color | Black | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | February 2, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | $250 | Under $175 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hipbelt | Padded hipbelt | |
Main Compartment Access | Large front panel dual U-zip access | Top access with lid | |
External Pockets | Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets | Zippered hipbelt pockets, zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | Cord loop attachment points, loops to anchor an optional Osprey Daylite® daypack, sleeping pad straps | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel | AirSpeed backpanel |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable raincover | Integrated removable raincover | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame | Internal 4 mm LightWire peripheral frame | |
Adjustable Length Torso | Adjustable torso length | Intuitive torso adjustment system | |
Top / Floating Lid | Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket | Fixed top lid with zippered pocket | |
Trekking Pole Holders | Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens 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 Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 3.5 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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