Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack does not.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kyte 36 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 34L 9L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87
Weight (lb) 3.05 1.8
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon
Color Ice Lake Green 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018 January 6, 2017
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Biostretch shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with safety 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 Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh 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 Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, 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
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Injection-molded AirScape framesheet
Adjustable Length Torso Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking 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 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack's capacity is 9L with a size of 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 inches. Constructed from 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.