The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Soelden 32 Ski Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kyte 36 | Soelden 32 Ski Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Sports | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Ski | |
Capacity (L) | 34L | 32L | |
Dimensions (in) | 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 | 21.26 x 12.2 x 11.02 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.05 | 2.5 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox PFC Free DWR | |
Color | Ice Lake Green | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | November 16, 2018 | May 4, 2020 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $175 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Adjustable shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Hipbelt with zipped pocket and gear loop | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket | Back zipped access | |
External Pockets | Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets | Accessories/goggles stash pocket and zipped avalanche safety kit pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider | Internal buckle for hanging a reservoir, with dual harness sleeve tunnels for the reservoir hose and/or radio cord, side panel sleeves | |
Side Pockets | 2 stretch mesh side pockets | Internal side sleeves can fit thermos or 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 | Stow-away helmet carry, ice tool carry sleeve and attachment point, ski and sled carry system | |
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 | |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable raincover | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Soelden 32 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski 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 Soelden 32 Ski Backpack's capacity is 32L with a size of 21.26 x 12.2 x 11.02 inches. Constructed from 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox PFC Free DWR it weighs 2.5 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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