Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is that the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack has Internal Compartments (Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip) while the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Manta 24 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack
Category Womens Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 9L 24L
Dimensions (in) 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 1.8 2.9
Fabric 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 2 colors and patterns Black, Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 6, 2017 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $200 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Biostretch shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic closure and bite valve attachment
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Biostretch hipbelt with pockets Padded hip belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh pockets 3 front pockets, 2 side pockets and 2 hip belt pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, and blinker light attachment Trekking pole attachment, ice tool loop with bungee tie off
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirScape back panel Highly ventilated, 3D-tensioned open mesh AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Load Lifters Yes Yes
Internal / External Frame Injection-molded AirScape framesheet
Adjustable Length Torso Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths Adjustable harness system
Hip Belt Pockets Yes Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2.5L LT reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 9L (liters), weighs 1.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87. It's made of 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 2.9 pounds and is available in Black, Green.