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.
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 |
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.
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