Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is that the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack has Internal Compartments (Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip) while the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack FRont View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack
Category Womens Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Outdoor
Capacity (L) 9L 5L
Dimensions (in) 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7
Weight (lb) 1.8 1.3
Fabric 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb
Color 2 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 6, 2017 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.9
Price Under $200 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Biostretch shoulder straps Bike-specific shaped shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Biostretch hipbelt with pockets Padded spacermesh hipwings with webbing ErgoPull waist strap
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 Dedicated hydration compartment, front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free zippered slash pocket
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
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 LidLock helmet carry, loop for blinky light attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Travel Features 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
Internal / External Frame Injection-molded AirScape framesheet
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 by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Women's-specific fit and sizing

You're currently comparing the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor 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 Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack's capacity is 5L with a size of 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb it weighs 1.3 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.