Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Kyte 36
Category Hydration Womens
Sub Category Outdoor Hiking
Capacity (L) 20L 34L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 1.9 3.05
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 3 colors and patterns Ice Lake Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 November 16, 2018
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
External Pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover Integrated removable raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
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 Kyte 36 by Osprey.


Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking 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 Kyte 36's capacity is 34L with a size of 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.05 pounds and is available in Ice Lake Green.