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.
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 |
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.
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