Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Transporter Roll Top Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable 25 mm web hipbelt) while the Kyte 36 does not.

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

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


Osprey 's Transporter Roll Top Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85. It's made of 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated and is available in 8 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.