Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Talon 22 Backpack

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.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Talon 22 Backpack
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

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Talon 22 Backpack by Osprey .


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.