Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kyte 36 Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Womens Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Mens
Capacity (L) 34L 65L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2
Weight (lb) 3.05 3.5
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 600D Polyester
Color Ice Lake Green 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018 February 2, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $175
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 Top access with lid
External Pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets Zippered hipbelt pockets, 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment Cord loop attachment points, loops to anchor an optional Osprey Daylite® daypack, sleeping pad straps
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 AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame Internal 4 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Adjustable Length Torso Intuitive torso adjustment system
Top / Floating Lid Fixed top lid with zippered pocket
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Rook 65 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 Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 3.5 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.