Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack vs Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack and the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is that the Daylite Plus Daypack has Internal Compartments (Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 15” laptop or tablet) while the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack Front View
Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Plus Daypack Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Daypack Outdoor
Capacity (L) 20L 20L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 13 x 3 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6
Weight (lb) 1.2 1.9
Fabric 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb
Color 11+ colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 4, 2016 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.9
Price Under $75 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hip belt Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped plus shove-it front pocket and 2 side pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side 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
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Integrated top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Zippered tool organization pocket
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 AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Ventilated Back Ventilated back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Daylite Plus Daypack by Osprey against the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Daylite Plus Daypack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor 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 Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb it weighs 1.9 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.