Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack vs Osprey Daylite Sling

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack and the Osprey Daylite Sling is that the Daylite Plus Daypack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Daylite Sling does not.

Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack Front View
Osprey Daylite Sling Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Plus Daypack Daylite Sling
Category Hiking Sling
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 20L 6L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 13 x 3 14.17 x 8.66 x 5
Weight (lb) 1.2 0.5
Fabric 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop 150D Recycled Polyester
Color 11+ colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 4, 2016 June 13, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Breathable, anatomically shaped single shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hip belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped plus shove-it front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 15” laptop or tablet Interior mesh organizer and key clip in the main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Integrated top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh back panel
Ventilated Back Ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Daylite Plus Daypack by Osprey against the Daylite Sling by Osprey .


Osprey 's Daylite Plus Daypack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Daylite Sling is a Sling backpack with Everyday features.

The Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 13 x 3 . It's made of 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop and is available in 11+ colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Daylite Sling's capacity is 6L with a size of 14.17 x 8.66 x 5 inches. Constructed from 150D Recycled Polyester it weighs 0.5 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns .