Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Daylite Daypack

The main difference between the Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Daylite Daypack is that the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Trekking pole attachment, ice tool loop with bungee tie off) while the Daylite Daypack does not.

Osprey Manta 24 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Daylite Daypack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack Daylite Daypack
Category Hydration Daypack
Sub Category Hiking Commuter
Capacity (L) 24L 13L
Dimensions (in) 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8 21 x 12 x 3
Weight (lb) 2.9 1
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 210D Nylon Oxford
Color Black, Green 11+ colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 February 3, 2008
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $175 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic closure and bite valve attachment Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt Removable webbing hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 front pockets, 2 side pockets and 2 hip belt pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet
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 Integrated top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole attachment, ice tool loop with bungee tie off
Business & School Features Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Highly ventilated, 3D-tensioned open mesh AirSpeed backpanel Mesh-covered back panel with slotted foam
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Ventilated Back Mesh ventilation
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable harness system
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2.5L LT reservoir 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

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


Osprey 's Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Daylite Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features.

The Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 2.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8. It's made of 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby and is available in Black, Green in comparison the Osprey Daylite Daypack's capacity is 13L with a size of 21 x 12 x 3 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Oxford it weighs 1 pounds and is available in 11+ colors and patterns .