Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded hipbelt) while the Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack
Category Backpacking Hydration
Sub Category Mens Outdoor
Capacity (L) 68L 8L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9
Weight (lb) 3.9 1.2
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 900x600D Polyester
Color Black 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 5, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price $250 Under $100
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 magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Large front panel dual U-zip access Full front zipped access
External Pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets Top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Internal scratch-free 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 helmet attachment, ;oop for blinky light attachment
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel Mesh-covered extra deep ridged foam with center air channel
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
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 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 Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor 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 Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack's capacity is 8L with a size of 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9 inches. Constructed from 900x600D Polyester it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.