Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Mens Mens
Capacity (L) 65L 68L
Dimensions (in) 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 3.5 3.9
Fabric 600D Polyester 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 3 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 2, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $175 $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Top access with lid Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets Zippered hipbelt pockets, zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side 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 gears Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Cord loop attachment points, loops to anchor an optional Osprey Daylite® daypack, sleeping pad straps Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame Internal 4 mm LightWire peripheral frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Adjustable Length Torso Intuitive torso adjustment system Adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Fixed top lid with zippered pocket 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 Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens 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 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.