Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

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.

Osprey Manta 24 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


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.