Osprey Airporter Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Airporter Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Airporter Backpack has Stowable Straps (Shoulder strap) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Osprey Airporter Backpack - Front View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Airporter Backpack Kyte 36
Category Backpacking Womens
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 50L 34L
Dimensions (in) 10 x 12 x 4 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 1.12 3.05
Fabric Nylon Double Ripstop 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color Shadow Grey Ice Lake Green
Warranty Lifetime
Release Date August 9, 2015 November 16, 2018
Rating 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Comfortable stow away shoulder strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Large lockable zipper access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
External Pockets ID card window 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 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top and side grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Travel Features Compression Straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
Stowable Straps Shoulder strap
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Large lockable zipper
Other Features Other Features Compact duffel to carry extra gear

You're currently comparing the Airporter Backpack by Osprey against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


Osprey's Airporter Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Travel features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Airporter Backpack has a capacity of 50L (liters), weighs 1.12 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10 x 12 x 4. It's made of Nylon Double Ripstop and is available in Shadow Grey 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.