Thule Vital Hydration Pack vs Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Thule Vital Hydration Pack and the Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is that the Vital Hydration Pack has Internal Compartments (Internal hydration sleeve, pump sleeves, and and zipped pocket for keys or small essentials) while the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack does not.

Thule Vital Hydration Pack Front View
Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack FRont View
Specs Brand Thule Osprey
Name Vital Hydration Pack Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Capacity (L) 6L 5L
Dimensions (in) 8.7 x 3.5 x 17.5 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7
Weight (lb) 1.2 1.3
Fabric Nylon 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb
Color 2 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Thule Guarantee Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 16, 2018 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.9
Price Under $150 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Bike-specific shaped shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded spacermesh hipwings with webbing ErgoPull waist strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Zipped top pocket and 2 quick access side pockets Dedicated hydration compartment, front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free zippered slash pocket
Internal Compartments Internal hydration sleeve, pump sleeves, and and zipped pocket for keys or small essentials
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit nutrition snacks
Water Bottle No No
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Light loop attachment LidLock helmet carry, loop for blinky light attachment
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Ventilated Back Ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2.5L Hydrapak reservoir Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible YEs Yes
Other Features Other Features Retrakt magnetic hose return system Women's-specific fit and sizing

You're currently comparing the Vital Hydration Pack by Thule against the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Thule 's Vital Hydration Pack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey 's Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features.

The Thule Vital Hydration Pack has a capacity of 6L (liters), weighs 1.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 8.7 x 3.5 x 17.5 . It's made of 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.