Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is that the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Rain Cover (Integrated removable raincover) while the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack does not.

Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack
Category Backpacking Womens
Sub Category Mens Hiking
Capacity (L) 65L 9L
Dimensions (in) 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87
Weight (lb) 3.5 1.8
Fabric 600D Polyester 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon
Color 3 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 2, 2019 January 6, 2017
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $175 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps Biostretch shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt Biostretch hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Top access with lid Normal zipped access
External Pockets Zippered hipbelt pockets, zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears Side pockets can fit water bottle
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-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, and blinker light attachment
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel AirScape back panel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 4 mm LightWire peripheral frame Injection-molded AirScape framesheet
Adjustable Length Torso Intuitive torso adjustment system Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Fixed top lid with zippered pocket
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking 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 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack's capacity is 9L with a size of 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 inches. Constructed from 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.