Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Talon 22 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Talon 22 Backpack is that the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Zippered tool organization pocket) while the Talon 22 Backpack does not.

Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Talon 22 Backpack
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Talon 22 Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Outdoor Daypack
Capacity (L) 20L 22L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06
Weight (lb) 1.9 2
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR
Color 3 colors and patterns 4 color and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 July 12, 2019
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets Biostretch hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets Stretch woven harness pocket, hydration pocket, stretch-mesh front panel pocket, top pocket, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment LidLock bike helmet and blinker light attachment
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 Airscape back panel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders 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 Talon 22 Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey 's Talon 22 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack 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 Talon 22 Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06 inches. Constructed from Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 4 color and patterns.