Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is that the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Zippered tool organization pocket) while the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack does not.

Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack
Category Hydration Womens
Sub Category Outdoor Hiking
Capacity (L) 20L 9L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87
Weight (lb) 1.9 1.8
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon
Color 3 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 January 6, 2017
Rating 4.9 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps Biostretch shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve Adjustable sternum strap with safety 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 Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh 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 Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, 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 Yes
Internal / External Frame Injection-molded AirScape framesheet
Adjustable Length Torso Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths
Hip Belt Pockets Yes Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
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 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack 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 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack's capacity is 9L with a size of 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 inches. Constructed from 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.