Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack

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

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kyte 36 Transporter Roll Top Backpack
Category Womens Commuter
Sub Category Hiking Everyday
Capacity (L) 34L 25L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85
Weight (lb) 3.05 2.1
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated
Color Ice Lake Green 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018 May 16, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable 25 mm web hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket Roll top opening with webbing and aluminium buckle closure
External Pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets 2 zipped side pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider Magazine/document sleeve and internal organization
Side Pockets 2 stretch mesh side pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment Loop for blinky light attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Travel Features Compression Straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body AirScape mesh-covered ridged foam back panel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Transporter Roll Top Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Transporter Roll Top Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday 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 Transporter Roll Top Backpack's capacity is 25L with a size of 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85 inches. Constructed from 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.