The main difference between the Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Men's | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hydration | Mens | |
Capacity (L) | 14L | 68L | |
Dimensions (in) | 18.9 x 8.7 x 9.8 | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.8 | 3.9 | |
Fabric | 210D Nylon Dobby | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | 3 colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | May 3, 2021 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $150 | $250 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Bike-specific shape harness | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Lightweight sternum strap magnet | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Stretch mesh zippered hipbelt pockets | Padded hipbelt | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Large front panel dual U-zip access | |
External Pockets | Stretch mesh front pocket, front zippered stash pocket, and scratch-free, heat-embossed zippered slash pocket | 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 gears | ||
Water Bottle | No | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | LidLock bike helmet attachment, blink light loop attachment | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | |
Business & School Features | Organizer Pocket | Bike tool organization in main compartment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Countouring AirScape backpanel | 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 | Bladder Size | Included Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Osprey 's Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack is a Men's backpack with Hydration features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features.
The Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 14L (liters), weighs 1.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.9 x 8.7 x 9.8. It's made of 210D Nylon Dobby and is available in 3 colors and patterns 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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