Osprey Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Exoform hipbelt) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Osprey Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack Kyte 36
Category Backpacking Womens
Sub Category Mens Hiking
Capacity (L) 58L 34L
Dimensions (in) 31.5 x16.14 x 14.57 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 2.7 3.05
Fabric 100D High Tenacity Nylon 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 2 colors and patterns Ice Lake Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 4, 2015 November 16, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $250 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Exoform 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 Exoform hipbelt
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 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 Ice axe attachment with bungee tie-off, accessory cord attachment points, and Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment 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
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel 3D-tensioned breathable mesh backpanel with side ventilation 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 4mm Lightwire alloy internal frame
Ventilated Back 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 Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


Osprey 's Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Exos 58 Mens Backpacking Backpack has a capacity of 58L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 31.5 x16.14 x 14.57. It's made of 100D High Tenacity Nylon and is available in 2 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.