The main difference between the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking 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 | Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Mens | |
Capacity (L) | 9L | 68L | |
Dimensions (in) | 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.8 | 3.9 | |
Fabric | 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | January 6, 2017 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $200 | $250 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Biostretch shoulder straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with safety 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 | Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh 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 | Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, 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 | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Injection-molded AirScape framesheet | Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame | |
Adjustable Length Torso | Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths | 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 |
Osprey 's Tempest 9 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 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 9L (liters), weighs 1.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87. It's made of 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon and is available in 2 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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