The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kyte 36 | Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Men's | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hydration | |
Capacity (L) | 34L | 14L | |
Dimensions (in) | 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 | 18.9 x 8.7 x 9.8 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.05 | 1.8 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | 210D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | Ice Lake Green | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | November 16, 2018 | May 3, 2021 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Bike-specific shape harness |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Lightweight sternum strap magnet | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Stretch mesh zippered hipbelt pockets | ||
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 | Stretch mesh front pocket, front zippered stash pocket, and scratch-free, heat-embossed zippered slash pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider | ||
Side Pockets | 2 stretch mesh side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | No | |
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 | LidLock bike helmet attachment, blink light loop attachment | |
Business & School Features | Organizer Pocket | Bike tool organization in main compartment | |
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 | Countouring AirScape backpanel |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable raincover | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Included Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack is a Men's backpack with Hydration 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 Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack's capacity is 14L with a size of 18.9 x 8.7 x 9.8 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Dobby it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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