Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack

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.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


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.