Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack vs Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack

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.

Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack Front View
Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Transporter Roll Top Backpack by Osprey against the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


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.