Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack vs Thule 20L Lithos Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack and the Thule 20L Lithos Backpack is that the Transporter Roll Top Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle) while the 20L Lithos Backpack does not.

Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack Front View
Thule Lithos Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Thule
Name Transporter Roll Top Backpack 20L Lithos Backpack
Category Commuter Commuter
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 25L 20L
Dimensions (in) 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85 11 x 9 x 17.3
Weight (lb) 2.1 1.6
Fabric 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated Polyester Ripstop
Color 8 colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Thule Guarantee
Release Date May 16, 2019 July 8, 2020
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable 25 mm web hipbelt
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 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Magazine/document sleeve and internal organization Internal sleeves and zipped mesh pocket
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 Light lash point on front panel
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" Padded laptop pocket fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirScape mesh-covered ridged foam back panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Transporter Roll Top Backpack by Osprey against the 20L Lithos Backpack by Thule .


Osprey 's Transporter Roll Top Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Thule 's 20L Lithos Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday 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 Thule 20L Lithos Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 11 x 9 x 17.3 inches. Constructed from Polyester Ripstop it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.