Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is that the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle) while the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack FRont View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Capacity (L) 20L 5L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7
Weight (lb) 1.9 1.3
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb
Color 3 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.9 4.9
Price Under $150 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps Bike-specific shaped shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets Padded spacermesh hipwings with webbing ErgoPull waist strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets Dedicated hydration compartment, front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free zippered slash pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment LidLock helmet carry, loop for blinky light attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Women's-specific fit and sizing

You're currently comparing the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey 's Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor 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 Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack's capacity is 5L with a size of 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb it weighs 1.3 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.