Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack FRont View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kyte 36 Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack
Category Womens Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Outdoor
Capacity (L) 34L 5L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7
Weight (lb) 3.05 1.3
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb
Color Ice Lake Green 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.9
Price Under $150 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Bike-specific shaped shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded spacermesh hipwings with webbing ErgoPull waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket Normal zipped access
External Pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets Dedicated hydration compartment, front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free zippered slash pocket
Internal Compartments Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
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 carry, loop for blinky light attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side 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 high-visibility raincover
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Women's-specific fit and sizing

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Sylva 5 Womens 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 Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack's capacity is 5L with a size of 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb it weighs 1.3 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.