Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Fit-on-the-Fly hipbelt with pockets) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack Side View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack Kyte 36
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 64L 34L
Dimensions (in) 33.46 x 14.96 x 15.75 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 4.4 3.05
Fabric 100D X 630D Nylon Dobby 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 3 colors and patterns Ice Lake Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2015 November 16, 2018
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with integrated safety whistle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Fit-on-the-Fly hipbelt with pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
External Pockets Front stretch mesh pocket and 2 stretch mesh 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 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Web attachment points, dual ice tool loops, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, integrated FlapJacket 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
Stowable Straps Removable sleeping pad straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Innovative AntiGravity suspension Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame LightWire-tensioned, full peripheral frame comfortably transfers pack load
Ventilated Back Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


Osprey 's Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Backpacking features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack has a capacity of 64L (liters), weighs 4.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 33.46 x 14.96 x 15.75. It's made of 100D X 630D Nylon Dobby 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.