Osprey Daylite Daypack vs Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Daypack and the Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is that the Daylite Daypack has Internal Compartments (Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet) while the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Daylite Daypack Front View
Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack FRont View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Daypack Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack
Category Daypack Hydration
Sub Category Commuter Outdoor
Capacity (L) 13L 5L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 12 x 3 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7
Weight (lb) 1 1.3
Fabric 210D Nylon Oxford 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb
Color 11+ colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 3, 2008 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.9
Price Under $75 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Bike-specific shaped shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt Padded spacermesh hipwings with webbing ErgoPull waist strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Dedicated hydration compartment, front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free zippered slash pocket
Internal Compartments Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Integrated top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, loop for blinky light attachment
Business & School Features Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered back panel with slotted foam AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Ventilated Back Mesh ventilation
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Women's-specific fit and sizing

You're currently comparing the Daylite Daypack by Osprey against the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Daylite Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while Osprey 's Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features.

The Osprey Daylite Daypack has a capacity of 13L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 12 x 3. It's made of 210D Nylon Oxford and is available in 11+ colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack's capacity is 5L with a size of 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb it weighs 1.3 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.