Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

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.

Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


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.