Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack

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.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack
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

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Soelden 32 Ski Backpack by Osprey .


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.