The main difference between the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack and the USWE Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack is that the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets) while the Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | USWE |
Name | Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack | Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack | |
Category | Hydration | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Outdoor | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 20L | 9L | |
Dimensions (in) | 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 | 17.7 x 7.4 x 5.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.9 | 1.3 | |
Fabric | 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb | ||
Color | 3 colors and patterns | Black/Grey | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | USWE 2 Years Warranty | |
Release Date | December 28, 2018 | May 9, 2021 | |
Rating | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps | High-vent mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve | Chest straps with stretch support | |
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 | 2 zipped front pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Interior open pockets for hydration bladder and other accessories | ||
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 | Helmet carry | |
Headset Opening | Earphone hole | ||
Business & School Features | Organizer Pocket | Zippered tool organization pocket | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | AirSpeed backpanel | Lightweight mesh back panel |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable high-visibility raincover | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Ergonomic | Ergonomic form-fit | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective accents | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir | 3L Eliteª hydration bladder with Plug-n-Play coupling |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
Other Features | Other Features | 100% bounce free |
Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while USWE 's Airborne 9 Race Edition 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 USWE Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack's capacity is 9L with a size of 17.7 x 7.4 x 5.5 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.3 pounds and is available in Black/Grey.
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