Osprey Daylite Sling vs Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Sling and the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is that the Daylite Sling has Internal Compartments (Interior mesh organizer and key clip in the main compartment) while the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Daylite Sling Front View
Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Sling Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack
Category Sling Hydration
Sub Category Everyday Outdoor
Capacity (L) 6L 20L
Dimensions (in) 14.17 x 8.66 x 5 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6
Weight (lb) 0.5 1.9
Fabric 150D Recycled Polyester 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb
Color 8 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 13, 2018 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.9
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable, anatomically shaped single shoulder strap Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Interior mesh organizer and key clip in the main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

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


Osprey 's Daylite Sling is a Sling backpack with Everyday features while Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features.

The Osprey Daylite Sling has a capacity of 6L (liters), weighs 0.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.17 x 8.66 x 5. It's made of 150D Recycled Polyester and is available in 8 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.