Osprey Daylite Daypack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Daypack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Daylite Daypack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable webbing hipbelt) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Osprey Daylite Daypack Front View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Daypack Kyte 36
Category Daypack Womens
Sub Category Commuter Hiking
Capacity (L) 13L 34L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 12 x 3 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 1 3.05
Fabric 210D Nylon Oxford 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 11+ colors and patterns Ice Lake Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 3, 2008 November 16, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets
Internal Compartments Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet 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 Integrated top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Business & School Features Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered back panel with slotted foam Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Ventilated Back Mesh ventilation
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Daylite Daypack by Osprey against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


Osprey 's Daylite Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Daylite Daypack has a capacity of 13L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 12 x 3. It's made of 210D Nylon Oxford and is available in 11+ 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.