Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack vs Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack and the Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is that the Daylite Plus Daypack has Internal Compartments (Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 15” laptop or tablet) while the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack Front View
Osprey Manta 24 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Plus Daypack Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Daypack Hiking
Capacity (L) 20L 24L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 13 x 3 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 1.2 2.9
Fabric 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 11+ colors and patterns Black, Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 4, 2016 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic closure and bite valve attachment
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hip belt Padded hip belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped plus shove-it front pocket and 2 side pockets 3 front pockets, 2 side pockets and 2 hip belt pockets
Internal Compartments Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 15” laptop or tablet
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Integrated top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole attachment, ice tool loop with bungee tie off
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh back panel Highly ventilated, 3D-tensioned open mesh AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Ventilated Back Ventilated back panel
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable harness system
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir Includes 2.5L LT reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Daylite Plus Daypack by Osprey against the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Daylite Plus Daypack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking 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 Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 2.9 pounds and is available in Black, Green.