Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Transporter Roll Top Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Weather resistant material) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Transporter Roll Top Backpack Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Commuter Backpacking
Sub Category Everyday Mens
Capacity (L) 25L 68L
Dimensions (in) 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 2.1 3.9
Fabric 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 8 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 16, 2019
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable 25 mm web hipbelt Padded hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather resistant material
Main Compartment Access Roll top opening with webbing and aluminium buckle closure Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped side pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Magazine/document sleeve and internal organization
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle and umbrella Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Loops and Attachments Loop for blinky light attachment Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirScape mesh-covered ridged foam 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 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
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Transporter Roll Top Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Transporter Roll Top Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features.

The Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85. It's made of 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated and is available in 8 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.