Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Talon 22 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Talon 22 Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Talon 22 Backpack does not.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Talon 22 Backpack
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kyte 36 Talon 22 Backpack
Category Womens Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Daypack
Capacity (L) 34L 22L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06
Weight (lb) 3.05 2
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR
Color Ice Lake Green 4 color and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018 July 12, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Biostretch 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 Stretch woven harness pocket, hydration pocket, stretch-mesh front panel pocket, top pocket, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip
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 bike helmet and blinker light attachment
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 Airscape back panel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Adjustable Length Torso Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths
Trekking Pole Holders Yes

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Talon 22 Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Talon 22 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack 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 Talon 22 Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06 inches. Constructed from Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 4 color and patterns.