Gregory Mountain Jade 28 Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Jade 28 Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Jade 28 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (3D comfort cradle hipbelt ) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Gregory Mountain Jade 28 Backpack Front View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Gregory Mountain Osprey
Name Jade 28 Backpack Kyte 36
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 28L 34L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 12.25 x 10 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 2.6 3.05
Fabric 100% Nylon 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 3 colors and patterns Ice Lake Green
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 31, 2016 November 16, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $175 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Women's specific die-cut shoulder harness Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with safety whistle and hydration clip Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 3D comfort cradle hipbelt
Zippers ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Main U-Zip access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
External Pockets Top zippered pocket, front stretch mesh pocket, and 2 side pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Adjustable attachment loop and upper shock lock Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
Base / Bottom Dual layer bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel 3D foam breathable back panel Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
Rain Cover Yes Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame External perimeter alloy frame
Adjustable Length Torso Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective attachment points
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Jade 28 Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


Gregory Mountain 's Jade 28 Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Gregory Mountain Jade 28 Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 12.25 x 10. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Kyte 36's capacity is 34L with a size of 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.05 pounds and is available in Ice Lake Green.