Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Back Panel (Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel) while the Soelden 32 Ski Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Soelden 32 Ski Backpack
Category Backpacking Sports
Sub Category Mens Ski
Capacity (L) 68L 32L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 21.26 x 12.2 x 11.02
Weight (lb) 3.9 2.5
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox PFC Free DWR
Color Black 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 4, 2020
Rating 4.6 4.5
Price $250 Under $175
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 whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt Hipbelt with zipped pocket and gear loop
Main Compartment Access Large front panel dual U-zip access Back zipped access
External Pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets Accessories/goggles stash pocket and zipped avalanche safety kit pocket
Internal Compartments Internal buckle for hanging a reservoir, with dual harness sleeve tunnels for the reservoir hose and/or radio cord, side panel sleeves
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears Internal side sleeves can fit thermos or other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments Stow-away helmet carry, ice tool carry sleeve and attachment point, ski and sled carry system
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
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
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Soelden 32 Ski Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Soelden 32 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski 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 Soelden 32 Ski Backpack's capacity is 32L with a size of 21.26 x 12.2 x 11.02 inches. Constructed from 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox PFC Free DWR it weighs 2.5 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.