The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Airporter Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Airporter Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kyte 36 | Airporter Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 34L | 50L | |
Dimensions (in) | 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 | 10 x 12 x 4 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.05 | 1.12 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | Nylon Double Ripstop | |
Color | Ice Lake Green | Shadow Grey | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Release Date | November 16, 2018 | August 9, 2015 | |
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Comfortable stow away shoulder strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket | Large lockable zipper access | |
External Pockets | Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets | ID card window | |
Internal Compartments | Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider | ||
Side Pockets | 2 stretch mesh side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top and side grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps | |
Stowable Straps | Shoulder strap | ||
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 | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Large lockable zipper | |
Other Features | Other Features | Compact duffel to carry extra gear |
Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey's Airporter Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Travel 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 Osprey Airporter Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 10 x 12 x 4 inches. Constructed from Nylon Double Ripstop it weighs 1.12 pounds and is available in Shadow Grey.
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