Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Zippered tool organization pocket) while the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Hydration Backpacking
Sub Category Outdoor Mens
Capacity (L) 20L 65L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2
Weight (lb) 1.9 3.5
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb 600D Polyester
Color 3 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 February 2, 2019
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $175
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 Top access with lid
External Pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets Zippered hipbelt pockets, 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment Cord loop attachment points, loops to anchor an optional Osprey Daylite® daypack, sleeping pad straps
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 AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover Integrated removable raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 4 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Adjustable Length Torso Intuitive torso adjustment system
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Fixed top lid with zippered pocket
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 Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey 's Rook 65 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 Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 3.5 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.