Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded spacermesh hipwings with webbing ErgoPull waist strap) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack FRont View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack Kyte 36
Category Hydration Womens
Sub Category Outdoor Hiking
Capacity (L) 5L 34L
Dimensions (in) 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 1.3 3.05
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 3 colors and patterns Ice Lake Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 November 16, 2018
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $125 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Bike-specific shaped shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded spacermesh hipwings with webbing ErgoPull waist strap
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 Dedicated hydration compartment, front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free 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 helmet carry, loop for blinky light attachment Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover Integrated removable raincover
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Women's-specific fit and sizing

You're currently comparing the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


Osprey 's Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 5L (liters), weighs 1.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7. It's made of 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb 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.