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.
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 |
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.
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