Osprey Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Womens Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Mens
Capacity (L) 24L 68L
Dimensions (in) 19.3 x 11.8 x 11.8 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 2.6 3.9
Fabric 210D Nylon Crosshatch 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 3 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 27, 2016
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $150 $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hipbelt with pockets Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets Large top panel zippered slash pocket and dual side stretch mesh 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 Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, ice tool loop with bungee tie-off Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel 3D tensioned breathable mesh backpanel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover Integrated removable raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame LightWire alloy internal frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Ventilated Back Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Multiple torso size options with torso adjustability Adjustable torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features.

The Osprey Sirrus 24 Womens Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 2.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.3 x 11.8 x 11.8. It's made of 210D Nylon Crosshatch 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.