Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

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

Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack Front View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Plus Daypack Kyte 36
Category Hiking Womens
Sub Category Daypack Hiking
Capacity (L) 20L 34L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 13 x 3 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 1.2 3.05
Fabric 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 11+ colors and patterns Ice Lake Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 4, 2016 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 hip belt
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 2 zipped plus shove-it 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, 15” 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 Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External side 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 back panel Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Ventilated Back Ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

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


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

The Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 13 x 3 . It's made of 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop 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.