The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kyte 36 | Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 34L | 20L | |
Dimensions (in) | 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 | 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.05 | 1.9 | |
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 $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets | ||
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 | Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider | ||
Side Pockets | 2 stretch mesh side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
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 | LidLock helmet carry, light loop 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 | External 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 | |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Syncro 20 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 Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb it weighs 1.9 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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