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.
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 |
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.
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