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.
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 |
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.
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