Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Manta 24 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kyte 36 Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack
Category Womens Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 34L 24L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 3.05 2.9
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color Ice Lake Green Black, Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic closure and bite valve attachment
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt
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 3 front pockets, 2 side pockets and 2 hip belt 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 Trekking pole attachment, ice tool loop with bungee tie off
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
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 Highly ventilated, 3D-tensioned open mesh AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover Integrated raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable harness system
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2.5L LT reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration 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 Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 2.9 pounds and is available in Black, Green.