Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack

The main difference between the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack is that the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has Loops and Attachments (LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment) while the Daylite Plus Daypack does not.

Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Daylite Plus Daypack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Outdoor Daypack
Capacity (L) 20L 20L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 21 x 13 x 3
Weight (lb) 1.9 1.2
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop
Color 3 colors and patterns 11+ colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 February 4, 2016
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets Removable webbing hip belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets 2 zipped plus shove-it front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 15” laptop or tablet
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Integrated top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External side compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel Mesh back panel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Ventilated Back Ventilated back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Daylite Plus Daypack by Osprey .


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

The Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6. It's made of 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack's capacity is 20L with a size of 21 x 13 x 3 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 11+ colors and patterns.