The main difference between the Vertx Commuter Sling 2.0 and the Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack is that the Commuter Sling 2.0 has Zippers (YKK® self-repairing nylon coil zippers) while the Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Vertx | Osprey |
Name | Commuter Sling 2.0 | Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack | |
Category | Commuter | Men's | |
Sub Category | Sling | Hydration | |
Capacity (L) | 17L | 14L | |
Dimensions (in) | 20 x 12.5 x 6 | 18.9 x 8.7 x 9.8 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.4 | 1.8 | |
Fabric | Bonded Nylon | 210D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | 10+ colors and patterns | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Vertx Limited Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | May 3, 2021 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $175 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable padded shoulder strap | Bike-specific shape harness |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Lightweight sternum strap magnet | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist belt | Stretch mesh zippered hipbelt pockets | |
Zippers | YKK® self-repairing nylon coil zippers | ||
Main Compartment Access | Front zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 front and 1 top zipped pocket | Stretch mesh front pocket, front zippered stash pocket, and scratch-free, heat-embossed zippered slash pocket | |
Water Bottle | No | No | |
Handles | Padded satchel-style side carry handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Loop ID patch, MOLLE webbing panel, and Tactigami™compatible loop panels | LidLock bike helmet attachment, blink light loop attachment | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop sleeve fits up to 15" | |
Organizer Pocket | Bike tool organization in main compartment | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | 3D molded foam back panel | Countouring AirScape backpanel |
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Included Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Vertx 's Commuter Sling 2.0 is a Commuter backpack with Sling features while Osprey 's Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack is a Men's backpack with Hydration features.
The Vertx Commuter Sling 2.0 has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs 3.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20 x 12.5 x 6. It's made of Bonded Nylon and is available in 10+ colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Raptor 14 Men's Hydration Backpack's capacity is 14L with a size of 18.9 x 8.7 x 9.8 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Dobby it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.