Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Gregory Mountain Jade 28 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Gregory Mountain Jade 28 Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Internal Compartments (Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider) while the Jade 28 Backpack does not.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Gregory Mountain Jade 28 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Gregory Mountain
Name Kyte 36 Jade 28 Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 34L 28L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 21 x 12.25 x 10
Weight (lb) 3.05 2.6
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 100% Nylon
Color Ice Lake Green 3 colors and patterns
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018 December 31, 2016
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Women's specific die-cut shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap with safety whistle and hydration clip
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 3D comfort cradle hipbelt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers
Main Compartment Access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket Main U-Zip access
External Pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets Top zippered pocket, front stretch mesh pocket, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
Side Pockets 2 stretch mesh side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles 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 Adjustable attachment loop and upper shock lock
Travel Features Compression Straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Dual layer bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body 3D foam breathable back panel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover Yes
Internal / External Frame External perimeter alloy frame
Adjustable Length Torso Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective attachment points
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Jade 28 Backpack by Gregory Mountain .


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Gregory Mountain 's Jade 28 Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Kyte 36 has a capacity of 34L (liters), weighs 3.05 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8. It's made of 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby and is available in Ice Lake Green in comparison the Gregory Mountain Jade 28 Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 21 x 12.25 x 10 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 2.6 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.