Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Airporter Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Airporter Backpack is that the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Airporter Backpack does not.

Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Airporter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Airporter Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Mens Travel
Capacity (L) 65L 50L
Dimensions (in) 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2 10 x 12 x 4
Weight (lb) 3.5 1.12
Fabric 600D Polyester Nylon Double Ripstop
Color 3 colors and patterns Shadow Grey
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date February 2, 2019 August 9, 2015
Rating 4.8
Price Under $175 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Comfortable stow away shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Top access with lid Large lockable zipper access
External Pockets Zippered hipbelt pockets, zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets ID card window
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top and side grab handle
Loops and Attachments Cord loop attachment points, loops to anchor an optional Osprey Daylite® daypack, sleeping pad straps
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Shoulder strap
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame Internal 4 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Adjustable Length Torso Intuitive torso adjustment system
Top / Floating Lid Fixed top lid with zippered pocket
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Large lockable zipper
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Compact duffel to carry extra gear

You're currently comparing the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Airporter Backpack by Osprey.


Osprey 's Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey's Airporter Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Travel features.

The Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 3.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Airporter Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 10 x 12 x 4 inches. Constructed from Nylon Double Ripstop it weighs 1.12 pounds and is available in Shadow Grey.