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The Osprey Women's Kyte 46 Pack is a midrange backpacking backpack that comes in two sizes (XS/S, S/M), while the Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack is a midrange backpacking backpack that comes in two sizes (XS/S, M/L).
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| Osprey Women's Kyte 46 Pack | Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack | |
| MSRP | $180.00 | $260.00 |
| Shop Online | $180.00 at REI | $260.00 at REI |
| Best Used For | Backpacking | Backpacking |
| Weight |
XS/S: 3 lbs. 3.8 oz. S/M: 3 lbs. 6.1 oz. |
One Size: 4 lbs. 13.1 oz. |
| Volume |
XS/S: 44 liters S/M: 46 liters |
One Size: 55 liters |
| Gender | Women's | Women's |
| Fit - Waist | S/M: 26-45 inches, XS/S: 24-45 inches | 26-50 inches |
| Dimensions | S/M: 27.6 x 13.4 x 12.6 inches, XS/S: 25.6 x 13.4 x 12.6 inches | 31 x 15 x 10 inches |
| Sizes | XS/S, S/M | XS/S, M/L |
| Colors | Mulberry Purple, Icelake Green, Siren Grey | Black, Ceramic Blue, Claret Red |
| Materials | 210-denier x 630-denier nylon dobby/500-denier nylon packcloth | 210-denier nylon |
| Description | Rich with practical features, the women's Osprey Kyte 46 pack is a durable workhorse that's ready to carry your gear off the beaten path into rugged, unpredictable backcountry terrain. | When you're hauling weight for days in the wild, the fine-tuned, customizable fit and durable, lightweight design of the women's Osprey Ariel 55 pack helps you to carry the load in comfort. |
Weight
See the weight difference between the Osprey Women's Kyte 46 Pack vs Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack.
The lightest version of the Osprey Women's Kyte 46 Pack weighs 25.3 ounces less than the lighest version of the Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack.
Price vs. Weight
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Volume
The smallest size Osprey Women's Kyte 46 Pack holds 11 liters less than the smallest size of the Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack.
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Price vs. Volume
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Load Range
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Where to Buy
At the time of publishing, the Osprey Women's Kyte 46 Pack retails for $80 less than the Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack on REI.com.
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| Osprey Women's Kyte 46 Pack | Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack | |
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| REI | $180.00 | $260.00 |
| Backcountry | $179.95 | $259.95 |
| Osprey | $180.00 | $260.00 |
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