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.
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 |
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.
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