![]() The hip belt and hip pockets just make the Manta 24L look like a more full-on backpack. The look and the size of the Manta is a little bit bigger, especially with the hip belts. I.E if I was going to the park or going to the beach or walking around town. I think I could wear the Synchro 12L in more situations. I don’t want the full-on look of the Manta 24. This really makes the pack look a lot more slender, or sleek, which is something else I was looking for if I’m just walking around town with this or, or going on a small hike. And I can cinch these in and get the backpack, pretty much completely flat. The Synchro 12 is nice because if I don’t have a lot of things to carry, there are cinching straps two on a side, top and bottom. And those hip pockets have hip pads which are gonna hug your hips and distribute this weight, a lot better than the Synchro 12 which has very small hip pads, and no hip pockets. If I had a lot of things to carry a lot of weight to carry I’m sure this backpack would be more comfortable, it’s gonna help get that weight more on your hips. Once it’s adjusted it distributes the weight very well. When you are wearing it it feels incredibly light and as the weight really is spread across your back and hips. The frame is a little bit more defined, as expected for a bigger pack. It’s a very comfortable backpack and really feels like it hugs your back when you’re wearing it (in a good way). I can move around and go jump on a rock without worry. In my experience I have a better time on the trail the more agile I am. Just enough, just short of loads of extra layers, extra gear, excessive amount of food and overnight equipment. As long as I’m only planning to carry the essentials. It’s enough for another layer, food, a bunch of water, few handy tools, small medical supplies kit… Pretty much everything I plan to carry on a longer hike. It’s 12 litres but that is plenty of room for me after really trying to pack it up. The synchro 12 would work for a long day hike, like a 10 hour day hike and still carry everything I needed. If I did need to load the pack up with gear, especially heavy gear then the Manta would be more comfortable. The frame obviously is wider and it does a good job being very comfortable. However the Manta 24 feels very light and comfortable on my back. I prefer the freedom and less restricted feeling more than the more embraced, hugging feeling of the Manta. I felt like I could still go run and catch a frisbee. I felt more agile with the pack and frame on my back. I liked how the frame was a little less obtrusive. I liked the Synchro because overall it’s just a little bit smaller and more comfortable. Both the Manta 24 and Synchro 12 come with hydration bladders. Not the end of the world because you can buy one, but it’s one less thing to worry about with these packs. Most packs now-a-days have a cutout or ability to add a bladder but many packs don’t come with one. All the normal basic stuff you expect out of an Osprey pack. ![]() High quality zippers, mesh pockets, high quality stitching, and light yet tough fabric. Plenty of pocket storage and compartments. These backpacks have very well thought out features. But there are a few more subtle differences that can really change how you feel about the backpacks. The Synchro 12 is obviously 12 liters, while the Manta is about double the capacity at 24 liters. They are typical superb quality Osprey packs. They both are going to serve you well and last you a long time. However based on how you plan to use your pack will determine which one is right for you.īoth of these are great backpacks. It fit just the way I like and still holds a good amount of supplies. I found better value in the synchro 12 Liter for my needs. Both packs fit and felt great, but ultimately it came down to which one fit my use case better. I was recently in the market for a backpack and my decision came down to the Synchro 12 liter backpack and the larger Manta 24 Litter pack.
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