Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

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.

Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


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.