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.
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 |
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.
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