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.
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 |
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.
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