Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Daylite Sling

The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Daylite Sling is that the Kyte 36 has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Daylite Sling does not.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Daylite Sling Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kyte 36 Daylite Sling
Category Womens Sling
Sub Category Hiking Everyday
Capacity (L) 34L 6L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 14.17 x 8.66 x 5
Weight (lb) 3.05 0.5
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 150D Recycled Polyester
Color Ice Lake Green 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018 June 13, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Breathable, anatomically shaped single 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 Normal zipped access
External Pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider Interior mesh organizer and key clip in the main compartment
Side Pockets 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
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

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Daylite Sling by Osprey .


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Daylite Sling is a Sling backpack with Everyday 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 Daylite Sling's capacity is 6L with a size of 14.17 x 8.66 x 5 inches. Constructed from 150D Recycled Polyester it weighs 0.5 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns .