Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack vs Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack and the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is that the Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Lockable, padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15") while the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack Front View
Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack
Category Carry On Hydration
Sub Category Travel Outdoor
Capacity (L) 40L 20L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 14 x 9 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6
Weight (lb) 3.17 1.9
Fabric 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb
Color 3 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 7, 2015 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.9
Price Under $175 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 Adjustable hip belts Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front mesh pockets, 1 top, front, and bottom zipped pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Front mesh pockets can fit water bottle Yes
Handles Padded top and side handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable, padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Lockable, padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 44 linear inches carry on size compliant
Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway back panel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap for protection
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack by Osprey against the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features.

The Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 3.17 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 14 x 9. It's made of 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop and is available in 3 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.