Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is that the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Zippered tool organization pocket) while the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack does not.

Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack FRont View
Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack
Category Hydration Womens
Sub Category Outdoor Hiking
Capacity (L) 5L 9L
Dimensions (in) 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87
Weight (lb) 1.3 1.8
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon
Color 3 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 January 6, 2017
Rating 4.9 4.7
Price Under $125 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Bike-specific shaped shoulder straps Biostretch shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded spacermesh hipwings with webbing ErgoPull waist strap Biostretch hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Dedicated hydration compartment, front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free zippered slash pocket Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, loop for blinky light attachment Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, and blinker light attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel AirScape back panel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Injection-molded AirScape framesheet
Adjustable Length Torso Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Women's-specific fit and sizing

You're currently comparing the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 5L (liters), weighs 1.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7. It's made of 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack's capacity is 9L with a size of 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 inches. Constructed from 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.