The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Jade 53 Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Jade 53 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (3D comfort cradle hipbelt ) while the Kyte 36 does not.
Specs | Brand | Gregory Mountain | Osprey |
Name | Jade 53 Backpack | Kyte 36 | |
Category | Womens | Womens | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 53L | 34L | |
Dimensions (in) | 23.5 x 13.5 x 11.0 | 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.4 | 3.05 | |
Fabric | 100% Nylon | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | Black | Ice Lake Green | |
Warranty | The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | December 1, 2015 | November 16, 2018 | |
Rating | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $200 | 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 | Custom comfort-grip molded zipper pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Front U-Zip access | Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket | |
External Pockets | Top pocket, bottom compartment, 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 |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Open-air ventilated backpanel with moisture wicking mesh | Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body |
Rain Cover | Yes | Integrated removable raincover | |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal perimeter alloy frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Yes | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective attachment points | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Gregory Mountain 's Jade 53 Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.
The Gregory Mountain Jade 53 Backpack has a capacity of 53L (liters), weighs 3.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 23.5 x 13.5 x 11.0. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in Black 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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