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.
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 |
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.
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