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.
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 |
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 .
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