Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack vs Thule Vital Hydration Pack

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

Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Thule Vital Hydration Pack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Thule
Name Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Vital Hydration Pack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Capacity (L) 20L 6L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 8.7 x 3.5 x 17.5
Weight (lb) 1.9 1.2
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb Nylon
Color 3 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Thule Guarantee
Release Date December 28, 2018 January 16, 2018
Rating 4.9 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Airmesh wrap 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 Zipped top pocket and 2 quick access side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal hydration sleeve, pump sleeves, and and zipped pocket for keys or small essentials
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit nutrition snacks
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment Light loop attachment
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Ventilated Back Ventilated back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir Includes 2.5L Hydrapak reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes YEs
Other Features Other Features Retrakt magnetic hose return system

You're currently comparing the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Vital Hydration Pack by Thule .


Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Thule 's Vital Hydration Pack 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 Thule Vital Hydration Pack's capacity is 6L with a size of 8.7 x 3.5 x 17.5 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.