Osprey Europe Women's Kyte 66 Hiking Pack

Product Information

In this section, I will tell you about all the features of Kyte that make it suitable for different types of adventures. Spoiler alert, there are a lot of them. External Hydration Sleeve

These bags are also made to last, which is greatly appreciated in a modern age where most things seem to be built to be replaced. Maybe you’ve already looked online, and you’re not really sure which is the old and which is the new Kyte. Don’t worry, it’s pretty easy to tell the difference. You can’t put a price on Osprey quality or comfort… Does the Osprey Kyte 46 Come with a Rain Cover? You also get sleeping pad straps at the base of the Kyte 66 that, as the name suggest, are really useful for attaching bulky sleep mats, or they can be completely removed to reduce weight if not required. An adjustable sternum strap helps to equalize the load and features a built-in emergency whistle.Zipped base compartment with internal divider - separate and organise your gear for extended trips. Side tension straps are linked to the hipbelt. By tightening these straps you can stabilise the load but reduce the hipbelt flexibility. Where balance is critical tightening them can help you feel more secure. However, if you are striding out over easy terrain it’s better to loosen these straps to allow full hip flexibility. The best part about Osprey is that the Kyte 46 does not compromise comfort for weight. The way I see it: what’s the point of going lightweight if it doesn’t feel comfortable. Isn’t that why we keep our bags light in the first place!?

Finally, the spacer mesh harness and hipbelt help you support the weight while remaining comfortable and breathable. You can also reach the main compartment through the separate sleeping bag/pad apartment. There is a divider here that can be removed if you want to make the main compartment bigger. Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Bags.

The volumes aren’t the only differencebetween them – there are some features that you won’t find on the 36 and 46 versions. But more details about that later. Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new Bags. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product. They are fairly versatile since you can use them for pretty much anything that can fit them over. And they’re removable, so if you don’t really use them, you can just take them off. Trekking Pole Attachments

Did I leave anything out? Do you have something to add to this Kyte 46 review from your own experience? Let us know by leaving a comment below! At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 157 products from Osprey, of which 139 were in the Bags category. I also want to mention Osprey’s hands-free hydration system – you can buy hose attachments that allow you to secure the hose to the shoulder strap and sternum strap, for hands-free hydration. This is a really useful feature if you’re walking with poles, as it allows you to drink without stopping. Removable Sleeping Pad Straps Women’s specific harness and hipbelt - designed for you, these features enhance comfort and flexibility. It is also possible to attach larger items ( such as a sleeping pad)onto the lower external straps. Then your sleeping bag can be stored in the base compartment with internal zip divider.An array of webbing and compression straps allow for the carry of larger items such as sleeping pads. An ice axe attachment loop additionally enables you to carry winter hardware for when venturing into the unknown. Kyte66 alsocomes equipped with all of the essentials for life on the trail; an integrated and detachable raincover, Osprey’s Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, multiple compression straps, sleeping pad straps, ice-tool attachments and multiple lashing loops. Another giveaway is the daisy chain webbing – that’s another feature exclusive only to the new Osprey Kyte.