Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack is that the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle) while the Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack does not.

Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack
Category Hydration Carry On
Sub Category Outdoor Travel
Capacity (L) 20L 40L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 21 x 14 x 9
Weight (lb) 1.9 3.17
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop
Color 3 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 June 7, 2015
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $175
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 Adjustable hip belts
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets 2 front mesh pockets, 1 top, front, and bottom zipped pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Front mesh pockets can fit water bottle
Handles Top grab handle Padded top and side handles
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable, padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Lockable, padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 44 linear inches carry on size compliant
Compression Straps External compression straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway back panel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap for protection
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey 's Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 21 x 14 x 9 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop it weighs 3.17 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns .