The main difference between the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable webbing hipbelt) while the Kyte 36 does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack | Kyte 36 | |
Category | Hiking | Womens | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 26L | 34L | |
Dimensions (in) | 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 | 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.6 | 3.05 | |
Fabric | 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | 5 colors and patterns | Ice Lake Green | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 2, 2012 | November 16, 2018 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle | 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 | Scratch resistant organization 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 and other accessories | 2 stretch mesh side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | 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 |
Stowable Straps | Removable webbing hipbelt | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel | Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body |
Rain Cover | Integrated raincover | Integrated removable raincover | |
Internal / External Frame | LightWire internal frame | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L hydration reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.
The Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83. It's made of 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow and is available in 5 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.
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