Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Rain Cover (Integrated removable raincover) while the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack
Category Backpacking Womens
Sub Category Mens Hiking
Capacity (L) 68L 9L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87
Weight (lb) 3.9 1.8
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon
Color Black 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 6, 2017
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price $250 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Biostretch shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with safety 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 Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh 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 Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, 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
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame Injection-molded AirScape framesheet
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable torso length Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
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 Yes

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking 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 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack's capacity is 9L with a size of 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 inches. Constructed from 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.