The main difference between the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Hydration | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Outdoor | Mens | |
Capacity (L) | 20L | 68L | |
Dimensions (in) | 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.9 | 3.9 | |
Fabric | 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | 3 colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | December 28, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $150 | $250 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets | Padded hipbelt | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Large front panel dual U-zip access | |
External Pockets | Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets | Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | |
Business & School Features | Organizer Pocket | Zippered tool organization pocket | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | AirSpeed backpanel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable high-visibility raincover | Integrated removable raincover | |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Adjustable torso length | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens 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 Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack 's capacity is 68L with a size of 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in Black.
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