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.
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 |
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.
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