Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is that the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack has Adjustable Length Torso (Adjustable harness system ) while the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Manta 24 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Outdoor
Capacity (L) 24L 20L
Dimensions (in) 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6
Weight (lb) 2.9 1.9
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb
Color Black, Green 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 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 Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic closure and bite valve attachment Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 front pockets, 2 side pockets and 2 hip belt 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, ice tool loop with bungee tie off LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Highly ventilated, 3D-tensioned open mesh AirSpeed backpanel AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable harness system
Hip Belt Pockets Yes Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2.5L LT reservoir Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor 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 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.