Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack is that the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Back Panel (AirSpeed backpanel) while the Soelden 32 Ski Backpack does not.

Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Soelden 32 Ski Backpack
Category Backpacking Sports
Sub Category Mens Ski
Capacity (L) 65L 32L
Dimensions (in) 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2 21.26 x 12.2 x 11.02
Weight (lb) 3.5 2.5
Fabric 600D Polyester 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox PFC Free DWR
Color 3 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 2, 2019 May 4, 2020
Rating 4.8 4.5
Price Under $175 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt Hipbelt with zipped pocket and gear loop
Main Compartment Access Top access with lid Back zipped access
External Pockets Zippered hipbelt pockets, zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets Accessories/goggles stash pocket and zipped avalanche safety kit pocket
Internal Compartments Internal buckle for hanging a reservoir, with dual harness sleeve tunnels for the reservoir hose and/or radio cord, side panel sleeves
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears Internal side sleeves can fit thermos or other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Cord loop attachment points, loops to anchor an optional Osprey Daylite® daypack, sleeping pad straps Stow-away helmet carry, ice tool carry sleeve and attachment point, ski and sled carry system
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
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
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Soelden 32 Ski Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Soelden 32 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski 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 Soelden 32 Ski Backpack's capacity is 32L with a size of 21.26 x 12.2 x 11.02 inches. Constructed from 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox PFC Free DWR it weighs 2.5 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.