Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack

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.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


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.