Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Ultralight Stuff Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Ultralight Stuff Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Mens Daypack
Capacity (L) 68L 18L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 17 x 9 x 7
Weight (lb) 3.9 0.2
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 40D Nylon Ripstop
Color Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 30, 2015
Rating 4.6 4.6
Price $250 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Breathable mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt
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 1 zipped top pocket and 2 side pockets
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
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Folds into its built-in storage pocket
Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
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 Ultralight Stuff Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Ultralight Stuff 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 Ultralight Stuff Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 17 x 9 x 7 inches. Constructed from 40D Nylon Ripstop it weighs 0.2 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns .