Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack has Internal Compartments (Internal scratch-free slash pocket) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Hydration Backpacking
Sub Category Outdoor Mens
Capacity (L) 8L 68L
Dimensions (in) 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 1.2 3.9
Fabric 900x600D Polyester 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 3 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 5, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $100 $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Full front zipped access Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets Top zipped pocket Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal scratch-free slash pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet attachment, ;oop for blinky light attachment Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered extra deep ridged foam with center air channel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
Trekking Pole Holders Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features.

The Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 8L (liters), weighs 1.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9. It's made of 900x600D 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.