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.
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 |
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.
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