Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Stretch mesh zippered hipbelt pockets) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack Kyte 36
Category Men's Womens
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 14L 34L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 8.7 x 9.8 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 1.8 3.05
Fabric 210D Nylon Dobby 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 3 colors and patterns Ice Lake Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 3, 2021 November 16, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Bike-specific shape harness Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Lightweight sternum strap magnet Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Stretch mesh zippered hipbelt pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
External Pockets Stretch mesh front pocket, front zippered stash pocket, and scratch-free, heat-embossed zippered slash pocket Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
Side Pockets 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock bike helmet attachment, blink light loop attachment Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Bike tool organization in main compartment
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Countouring AirScape backpanel Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Hydration Features Bladder Size Included Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


Osprey 's Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack is a Men's backpack with Hydration features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 14L (liters), weighs 1.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.9 x 8.7 x 9.8. It's made of 210D Nylon Dobby and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Kyte 36's capacity is 34L with a size of 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.05 pounds and is available in Ice Lake Green.

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