The main difference between the Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Hydration | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Mens | |
Capacity (L) | 24L | 68L | |
Dimensions (in) | 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8 | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.9 | 3.9 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | Black, Green | Black | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | December 28, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $175 | $250 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic closure and bite valve attachment | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt | Padded hipbelt | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Large front panel dual U-zip access | |
External Pockets | 3 front pockets, 2 side pockets and 2 hip belt pockets | Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Trekking pole attachment, ice tool loop with bungee tie off | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | |
Business & School Features | Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with internal organization | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Highly ventilated, 3D-tensioned open mesh AirSpeed backpanel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel |
Rain Cover | Integrated raincover | Integrated removable raincover | |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Adjustable harness system | Adjustable torso length | |
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective accent | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Includes 2.5L LT reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Osprey 's Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features.
The Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 2.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8. It's made of 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby and is available in Black, Green in comparison the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack 's capacity is 68L with a size of 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in Black.
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