Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kyte 36 Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Womens Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Mens
Capacity (L) 34L 68L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 3.05 3.9
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color Ice Lake Green Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $150 $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, 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 gears
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Travel Features Compression Straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
Trekking Pole Holders Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens 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 Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack 's capacity is 68L with a size of 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in Black.