Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kyte 36 Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack
Category Womens Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Outdoor
Capacity (L) 34L 8L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9
Weight (lb) 3.05 1.2
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 900x600D Polyester
Color Ice Lake Green 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018 December 5, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket Full front zipped access
External Pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets Top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider Internal scratch-free slash pocket
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 helmet attachment, ;oop for blinky light attachment
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 Mesh-covered extra deep ridged foam with center air channel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor 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 Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack's capacity is 8L with a size of 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9 inches. Constructed from 900x600D Polyester it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.