A close look at two backpacks buyers cross-shop. The Renn 65 takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Traverse 60 has its own case.
| Osprey Renn 65 | REI Co-op Traverse 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 67✓ | 63 |
| Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
| Weight | 3 lb 10 oz✓ | 4 lb 8 oz |
| Rated load | n/s | 45 lb |
| Fabric denier | 600 D✓ | 210 D |
| Price | $205✓ | $269 |
| Type | Backpacking | Backpacking |
| Frame | Internal | Internal |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Renn 65 in blue, Traverse 60 in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Capacity is shown for context and is not scored, since more volume is a sizing choice rather than better. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full backpack comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
Put the Osprey Renn 65 next to the REI Co-op Traverse 60 and the trade-offs are clear. The Renn 65 wins on low weight and durability, and the Traverse 60 pushes back on value.
The Renn 65 is 14 oz lighter, tougher fabric (600D vs 210D), and $64 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Renn 65 leads 67 to 63.
Pick the Renn 65 if you care most about low weight and durability, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Traverse 60 if you would rather save the difference.
The Osprey Renn 65. It is 14 oz lighter than the Traverse 60.
The Osprey Renn 65. It is tougher fabric (600D vs 210D) than the Traverse 60.
The Osprey Renn 65, 67 to 63 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Renn 65 for low weight, or the Traverse 60 for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.