Osprey Talon 22 Backpack vs Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Talon 22 Backpack and the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is that the Talon 22 Backpack has Internal Compartments (Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip) while the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Talon 22 Backpack
Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Talon 22 Backpack Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Daypack Outdoor
Capacity (L) 22L 20L
Dimensions (in) 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6
Weight (lb) 2 1.9
Fabric Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb
Color 4 color and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 12, 2019 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.9
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Biostretch hipbelt with pockets Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Stretch woven harness pocket, hydration pocket, stretch-mesh front panel pocket, top pocket, and 2 side pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash 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 bike helmet and blinker light attachment LidLock helmet carry, light loop 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 Airscape back panel AirSpeed backpanel
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 Talon 22 Backpack by Osprey against the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Talon 22 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features.

The Osprey Talon 22 Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06. It's made of Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR and is available in 4 color and patterns in comparison the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb it weighs 1.9 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.