Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Ultralight Stuff Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle ) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Ultralight Stuff Backpack Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Mens
Capacity (L) 18L 68L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 9 x 7 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 0.2 3.9
Fabric 40D Nylon Ripstop 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 4 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 30, 2015
Rating 4.6 4.6
Price Under $50 $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable mesh shoulder straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped 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
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 Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Folds into its built-in storage pocket
Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features 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 Ultralight Stuff Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Ultralight Stuff 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 Ultralight Stuff Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 0.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 9 x 7. It's made of 40D Nylon Ripstop and is available in 4 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.