Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is that the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has Stowable Straps (Removable webbing hipbelt) while the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Daypack Outdoor
Capacity (L) 26L 20L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6
Weight (lb) 1.6 1.9
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb
Color 5 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 2, 2012 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.9
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole attachment LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Removable webbing hipbelt
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame LightWire internal frame
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features.

The Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83. It's made of 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow and is available in 5 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.