The main difference between the Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack and the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is that the Transporter Roll Top Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Weather resistant material) while the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Transporter Roll Top Backpack | Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack | |
Category | Commuter | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 25L | 20L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85 | 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.1 | 1.9 | |
Fabric | 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated | 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb | |
Color | 8 colors and patterns | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | May 16, 2019 | December 28, 2018 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle | Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable 25 mm web hipbelt | Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Weather resistant material | ||
Main Compartment Access | Roll top opening with webbing and aluminium buckle closure | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped side pockets | Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Magazine/document sleeve and internal organization | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can hold water bottle and umbrella | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Loop for blinky light attachment | LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" | |
Organizer Pocket | Zippered tool organization pocket | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | AirScape mesh-covered ridged foam back panel | AirSpeed backpanel |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable high-visibility raincover | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey 's Transporter Roll Top Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features.
The Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85. It's made of 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated and is available in 8 colors 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.
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