Osprey Talon 22 Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Talon 22 Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Talon 22 Backpack has Internal Compartments (Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Talon 22 Backpack
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Talon 22 Backpack Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Mens
Capacity (L) 22L 68L
Dimensions (in) 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 2 3.9
Fabric Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 4 color and patterns Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 12, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $150 $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Biostretch hipbelt with pockets Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets Stretch woven harness pocket, hydration pocket, stretch-mesh front panel pocket, top pocket, and 2 side pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip
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 LidLock bike helmet and blinker 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 Airscape back panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Adjustable Length Torso Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths Adjustable torso length
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

You're currently comparing the Talon 22 Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Talon 22 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features.

The Osprey Talon 22 Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06. It's made of Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR and is available in 4 color 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.