Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

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.

Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


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.