The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Talon 22 Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Rain Cover (Integrated removable raincover) while the Talon 22 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | Talon 22 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Mens | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 68L | 22L | |
Dimensions (in) | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 2 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR | |
Color | Black | 4 color and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | July 12, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | $250 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps | Adjustable padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hipbelt | Biostretch 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 | Stretch woven harness pocket, hydration pocket, stretch-mesh front panel pocket, top pocket, and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip | ||
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 | LidLock bike helmet and blinker light attachment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel | Airscape back panel |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable raincover | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Adjustable torso length | Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths | |
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 |
Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Talon 22 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack 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 Talon 22 Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06 inches. Constructed from Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 4 color and patterns.
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