Osprey Daylite Sling vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Sling and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Daylite Sling has Organizer Pocket (Front utility pocket) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Osprey Daylite Sling Front View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Sling Kyte 36
Category Sling Womens
Sub Category Everyday Hiking
Capacity (L) 6L 34L
Dimensions (in) 14.17 x 8.66 x 5 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 0.5 3.05
Fabric 150D Recycled Polyester 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 8 colors and patterns Ice Lake Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 13, 2018 November 16, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable, anatomically shaped single shoulder strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
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 Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets
Internal Compartments Interior mesh organizer and key clip in the main compartment Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
Side Pockets 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles 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 Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
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

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


Osprey 's Daylite Sling is a Sling backpack with Everyday features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Daylite Sling has a capacity of 6L (liters), weighs 0.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.17 x 8.66 x 5. It's made of 150D Recycled Polyester and is available in 8 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.