Osprey Renn 65 vs Osprey Manta 24
Quick take: The Osprey Renn 65 costs $5 less; the Osprey Renn 65 carries more (65 vs 24 liters); the Osprey Manta 24 is lighter (3.4 vs 3.6 lbs).
| Spec | Osprey Renn 65 | Osprey Manta 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $205 | $210 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (10) | 4.4★ (10) |
| Type | Traditional Pack | Daypack |
| Frame Type | Internal Frame | Internal Frame |
| Capacity | 65 L | 24 L |
| Weight | 3.6 lbs | 3.4 lbs |
| Max Load | Not specified by Osprey | Not specified by Osprey |
| Torso Fit | One size adjustable, hipbelt 26-48 in | One size, adjustable harness |
| Material | 600D polyester | Recycled nylon with PFAS-free DWR |
| Back Panel | AirSpeed suspended mesh over LightWire perimeter frame | AirSpeed suspended mesh over LightWire perimeter frame |
| Adjustable torso | Yes | No |
| Ventilated back | Yes | Yes |
| Raincover included | No | Yes |
| Hipbelt pockets | No | Yes |
| Removable lid | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Fits BV500 bear can | No | No |
| Warranty | Osprey All Mighty Guarantee (lifetime) | Osprey All Mighty Guarantee (lifetime) |
Pros & cons
Osprey Renn 65
- ✓$205 is the cheapest way into Osprey's AirSpeed suspended mesh in a women's fit.
- ✓3.6 lb is lighter than the Ariel 65 by over a pound despite being a fraction of the price.
- ✓The hipbelt spans 26 to 48 inches, a much wider range than most women's packs accommodate.
- ✓600D polyester is heavy but hard-wearing, which suits a pack likely to be learned on.
- ✓A 50 L sibling shares the same suspension for shorter trips.
- ✓One-size adjustable construction avoids the risk of buying the wrong frame size online.
- ✓An extended-fit option is offered, which is rare at this price.
- ✓Osprey's All Mighty Guarantee applies at the entry level too.
- ✗OutdoorGearLab measured just 40 L in the main compartment against 65 L advertised, the largest discrepancy in the Osprey line.
- ✗No manufacturer max-load figure is published, and the entry-level frame is the least capable in the range.
- ✗600D polyester is the heaviest fabric Osprey uses for the protection it gives.
- ✗The feature set is basic next to the Ariel, with no Fit-on-the-Fly adjustment.
- ✗One-size construction means less precise fit than the Ariel's two frame sizes.
- ✗A rain cover is confirmed on the men's Rook but not stated for the Renn.
- ✗Only two volumes offered.
- ✗Bear-canister fit is not stated for this model.
Osprey Manta 24
- ✓A 2.5 L Hydraulics LT reservoir is included, which is $40-50 of kit bundled into the price.
- ✓The magnetic bite-valve attachment on the sternum strap is genuinely better than clipping a hose to a strap.
- ✓AirSpeed suspended mesh gives the same ventilation as the Stratos at the same volume.
- ✓A dedicated reservoir sleeve separates the bladder from gear, so a leak does not soak everything.
- ✓Hipbelt pockets and an included raincover round out the feature set.
- ✓The women's Mira 24 is the same pack in a women's fit at the same price.
- ✓A 34 L sibling extends the same system to longer days.
- ✓Osprey's All Mighty Guarantee applies.
- ✗3.4 lb for 24 L is heavy, though roughly half a pound of that is the reservoir.
- ✗$210 is a lot for a 24 L daypack if you already own a bladder you like.
- ✗Osprey publishes no maximum load figure for the line.
- ✗The 34 L size has no published weight.
- ✗The suspended mesh reduces usable packed depth.
- ✗A bundled reservoir is wasted money for anyone who prefers bottles.
- ✗Exact fabric denier is not published for this line.
- ✗Bear-canister fit is not stated and the volume makes it irrelevant.