Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Top / Floating Lid (Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket) while the Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack
Category Backpacking Womens
Sub Category Mens Hiking
Capacity (L) 68L 24L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 19.3 x 11.8 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 3.9 2.6
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 210D Nylon Crosshatch
Color Black 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 27, 2016
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price $250 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt Hipbelt with 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 Large top panel zippered slash pocket and dual side stretch mesh pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, ice tool loop with bungee tie-off
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel 3D tensioned breathable mesh backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover Integrated raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame LightWire alloy internal frame
Ventilated Back Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable torso length Multiple torso size options with torso adjustability
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
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 Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey.


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey's Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking 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 Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 19.3 x 11.8 x 11.8 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Crosshatch it weighs 2.6 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.