Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack vs Thule Upslope 20L Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack and the Thule Upslope 20L Backpack is that the Soelden 32 Ski Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Upslope 20L Backpack does not.

Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack
Thule Upslope 20L Backpack
Specs Brand Osprey Thule
Name Soelden 32 Ski Backpack Upslope 20L Backpack
Category Sports Sports
Sub Category Ski Ski
Capacity (L) 32L 20L
Dimensions (in) 21.26 x 12.2 x 11.02 13 x 11 x 21.3
Weight (lb) 2.5 1.7
Fabric 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox PFC Free DWR 420D Nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Thule Guarantee
Release Date May 4, 2020 November 27, 2020
Rating 4.5 4.4
Price Under $175 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps with insulated hydration hose sleeve
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hipbelt with zipped pocket and gear loop Adjustable waist strap
Main Compartment Access Back zipped access Top and side zipped access
External Pockets Accessories/goggles stash pocket and zipped avalanche safety kit pocket Zipped side pocket
Internal Compartments Internal buckle for hanging a reservoir, with dual harness sleeve tunnels for the reservoir hose and/or radio cord, side panel sleeves Internal hydration sleeve
Side Pockets Internal side sleeves can fit thermos or other accessories Side pocket can fit goggles, sunglasses or gloves
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Stow-away helmet carry, ice tool carry sleeve and attachment point, ski and sled carry system Lash points for helmet, ski and board carry system, ice axe loop
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps Internal and external compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Soelden 32 Ski Backpack by Osprey against the Upslope 20L Backpack by Thule .


Osprey 's Soelden 32 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features while Thule 's Upslope 20L Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features.

The Osprey Soelden 32 Ski Backpack has a capacity of 32L (liters), weighs 2.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.26 x 12.2 x 11.02. It's made of 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox PFC Free DWR and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Thule Upslope 20L Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 13 x 11 x 21.3 inches. Constructed from 420D Nylon it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.