Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Biostretch hipbelt with pockets) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Kyte 36
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 9L 34L
Dimensions (in) 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 1.8 3.05
Fabric 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 2 colors and patterns Ice Lake Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 6, 2017 November 16, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $200 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Biostretch shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Biostretch hipbelt with 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 Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, and blinker light attachment Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirScape back panel Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
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 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 9L (liters), weighs 1.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87. It's made of 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon and is available in 2 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.