Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Compression Straps (External compression straps) while the Transporter Roll Top Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Transporter Roll Top Backpack
Category Backpacking Commuter
Sub Category Mens Everyday
Capacity (L) 68L 25L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85
Weight (lb) 3.9 2.1
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated
Color Black 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 16, 2019
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price $250 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt Removable 25 mm web hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather resistant material
Main Compartment Access Large front panel dual U-zip access Roll top opening with webbing and aluminium buckle closure
External Pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets 2 zipped side pockets
Internal Compartments Magazine/document sleeve and internal organization
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears Side pockets can hold water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments Loop for blinky light attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel AirScape mesh-covered ridged foam back panel
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

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Transporter Roll Top Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Transporter Roll Top Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday 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 Transporter Roll Top Backpack's capacity is 25L with a size of 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85 inches. Constructed from 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.