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.
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 |
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.
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