Osprey  Kyte 38 Pack - Women's

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Designed to withstand bushwhacking and scrambling, the women's Osprey Kyte 38 pack is ideal for trail work days or quick overnights in challenging environments.

Color: Rocky Brook Green
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Features

  • Rucksack-style pack is made from extra-tough, bluesign®-approved fabrics with PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) treatment for wet protection
  • AirScape® back panel offers updated adjustable torso lengths and features an injection-molded framesheet for a stable, breathable, close-to-body carry
  • Atilon framesheet spreads load across the entire back panel to the peripheral frame; mesh-covered ridged foam allows for ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
  • Soft, edgeless padded mesh offers a soft, breathable contact surface and large load support
  • Dual quick-release upper side compression straps with axe/trekking pole capture, along with dual lower side compression straps, help secure your load
  • Dual front panel daisy chains for attaching extra gear
  • Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment and dual ice tool loops
  • Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
  • Top lid with large, zippered pocket
  • Top panel lash points and zippered mesh pocket with key clip under lid provide additional gear storage
  • Front panel shove-it pocket with stretch mesh gussets
  • Internal reservoir sleeve with Hydraclip for easier reservoir hanging (reservoir not included)
  • Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
  • Removable sleeping pad straps
  • Included raincover is made with bluesign-approved fabrics and DWR treatments made without PFAS; stores in a zippered pocket at base of pack

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Hiking

Bag Style

Backpack

Frame Type

Internal Frame

Gear Capacity (L)

XS/S: 36 liters

M/L: 38 liters

Gear Capacity (cu. in.)

XS/S: 2,197 cubic inches

M/L: 2,319 cubic inches

Weight

XS/S: 3 lbs. 14.1 oz.

M/L: 4 lbs. 1 oz.

Adjustable Torso Length

Yes

Fits Torso Length (in.)

XS/S: 13-17 inches

M/L: 16-20 inches

Fits Waist/Hips

XS/S: 26-45 inches

M/L: 28-50 inches

Material(s)

Main: 420-denier recycled nylon (bluesign approved); bottom: 500-denier recycled high-tenacity nylon (bluesign approved)

Frame Material

3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame

Pack Access

Top/bottom

Number of Exterior Pockets

5 + main compartment

Hipbelt

Yes

Hipbelt Pockets

Yes

Sleeping Bag Compartment

Yes

Raincover Included

Yes

Reservoir Compatible

Yes

Dimensions

XS/S: 26 x 13 x 11 inches

M/L: 28 x 13 x 11 inches

Gender

Women's

Sustainability

Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria

Contains recycled materials

Buying Advice

How to Choose Daypacks

By Activity

  • Hiking: can hold a water reservoir and available in different torso sizes for right fit
  • Climbing: narrow profile, abrasion-resistant reinforcements
  • Traveling: pockets or compartments for organization, carry-on size

Capacity

  • Packs that hold 20L or less are best for runs, day hikes, mountain biking or short trips.
  • Packs between 20–35L are great for longer day hikes and as a travel carry-on.
  • Packs holding 35–50L work for extended trips and mountaineering or climbing that calls for extra equipment.

Fit

The right daypack fit offers:

  • A size appropriate for your torso length (not your overall height)
  • A comfortably snug grip on your hips
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Reviews
15 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

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Product Rating

4.9
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icebebe
San Francisco
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Travel Bag

10 months ago

Excellent bag for backpacking, day hikes, and travel. I prefer traveling minimally and with one bag, and this one does the trick. Just enough capacity for my packing style and it fits as a carry on for most airlines. It’s not too heavy and the frame and padding is comfortable when loaded. This was my main pack on a recent trip to Iceland and it performed flawlessly. Versatile for multiple days of trekking, holds up well in wet weather, and works great as a day pack walking around town. The fabric is super durable and still looks new after being chucked under buses, scrambling over rocks, and enduring rain and mud. Amazing value and excited to use this pack for years to come.

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product

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Camino girl1957
North Carolina
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for the Camino de Santiago!

1 year ago

I love this Osprey 38 Kyte! It is super comfortable, and there is no pain in my shoulders or lower back. The belt fits snug too. There are so many pockets to put things in for a long hike. I'm using this bag to use on the Camino de Santiago next May, 2025. I couldn't be happier with my choice! I love the color too.

Age:65–74
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Yes , I recommend this product
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NSJ
Seattle
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

So glad I bought this

1 year ago

I panic-bought this pack to hike down into the Grand Canyon Bright Angel Train (~8 miles) after struggling to fit my stuff into a 32 liter pack that was going on 10 years old. I’m 5’2 and 115 and after 5 plus hours hauling 23 pounds my shoulders and back weren’t bothering me at all. I couldn’t believe it. I don’t know anything about backpacking and gear but I know this worked and am writing this review for any other folks out there who want to not hate themselves after carrying way too much stuff on a hike they didn’t adequately prepare for.

Age:35–44
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'2"
Yes , I recommend this product

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Siobhan17
San Francisco, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great pack

1 year ago

Love this backpack! Used it for the Camino de Santiago (the French route) from France to the west coast of Spain and it was absolutely perfect, carried it the whole way with no issues. Continued to use it for further travel and also didn't have any trouble with it as an overhead carry-on for different European airlines.

Age:25–34
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Yes , I recommend this product

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Liz G
Berkeley, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great pack, comfortable and well designed

1 year ago

Love this pack. I used it on a multi-day hut trip and it was great. It’s not an ultra-light pack so adds some weight but is well designed and pretty comfortable, even when quite full. I think it would work for 1-2 night backpacking trips, though in bear country it would be tough to fit gear + a bear canister. I’d likely have to use a larger pack in those conditions.

Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Yes , I recommend this product

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lt24
Marina Del Rey
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Superior

1 year ago

Versatile and thoughtful women’s bag. Most comfortable and accommodating. Light weight not missing any function excellent storage. I would’ve liked to see a hydration system but there’s room to add one.

Age:25–34
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'3"
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SuessZQ
Vancouver, WA
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Good pack, but heavy!

2 months ago

I used this pack for a portion of the Via Francigena, as well as my 9th Camino, the Primitivo (second time doing this one!). I wanted to try it out, as the new Sirrus doesn’t have the same adjustable frame as my old one does - the new style only has 5 adjustment points and none of them worked for me. The Kyte has a fully adjustable frame, so I chose it in spite of it being a heavier pack than I wanted. I don’t want an ultralight pack, as it gets hot walking in Spain and I like the pack being off my back. My concern about weight was valid - at almost 4 lbs, it takes up a third of the total weight I want to carry! The pack itself is durable, but it was just too heavy overall compared to other bags. While on the trail, I wished many times, that I had kept looking for a lighter bag!

Age:55–64
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'7"
No, I do not recommend this product

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Kass
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great bag

2 months ago

Great bag!! Downsized for overnight/weekend trips from a 70l Dueter that I’ve been using for 20+ years (it’s still in good shape too - I’ll keep it for longer trips!) and have no complaints. Very comfortable and spacious, love the main space accessibility without having to empty the pack.

Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'7"
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mountain hiker
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

It’s new and I love it already

2 weeks ago

I love the way it holds itself just off the back without sticking out too far; it helps so much with sweat management. There are a lot of good pockets and attachment options. It is easy to make adjustments.

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Cathy C.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

I love it!! It’s so

6 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love it!! It’s so comfortable and well balanced. Thank you!

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