Thule Upslope 20L Backpack vs Thule Vital Hydration Pack

The main difference between the Thule Upslope 20L Backpack and the Thule Vital Hydration Pack is that the Upslope 20L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Vital Hydration Pack does not.

Thule Upslope 20L Backpack
Thule Vital Hydration Pack Front View
Specs Brand Thule Thule
Name Upslope 20L Backpack Vital Hydration Pack
Category Sports Hydration
Sub Category Ski Outdoor
Capacity (L) 20L 6L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 11 x 21.3 8.7 x 3.5 x 17.5
Weight (lb) 1.7 1.2
Fabric 420D Nylon Nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Thule Guarantee Thule Guarantee
Release Date November 27, 2020 January 16, 2018
Rating 4.4 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps with insulated hydration hose sleeve Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Main Compartment Access Top and side zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Zipped side pocket Zipped top pocket and 2 quick access side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal hydration sleeve Internal hydration sleeve, pump sleeves, and and zipped pocket for keys or small essentials
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit goggles, sunglasses or gloves Side pockets can fit nutrition snacks
Water Bottle No
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points for helmet, ski and board carry system, ice axe loop Light loop attachment
Lightweight Yes
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Ventilated Back Ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2.5L Hydrapak reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes YEs
Other Features Other Features Retrakt magnetic hose return system

You're currently comparing the Upslope 20L Backpack by Thule against the Vital Hydration Pack by Thule .


Thule 's Upslope 20L Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features while Thule 's Vital Hydration Pack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features.

The Thule Upslope 20L Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 11 x 21.3. It's made of 420D Nylon and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Thule Vital Hydration Pack's capacity is 6L with a size of 8.7 x 3.5 x 17.5 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.