Osprey Syncro 5 Men's Bike Hydration Backpack with Hydraulics Reservoir

I've owned many camelbaks and this is my first osprey hydration pack. I know its meant for biking but bought it for hiking instead, really liked the webbed backing on it that kept my ultra sweaty back off the pack and keeping it from soaking through. game changer for me.pros:1) the web backing that makes sure the pack itself doesnt touch your back2) because of pro #1, its very easy to clean and just water spray your pack to get sweat out of the straps to keep the gear nice3) overall construction and functional pockets for snacks and such - it is a bit cramped, but this isnt for some major backpacking trip so your phone, keys, some snacks, maybe some other small items are held just fine.4) sturdy, reliable construction and designed well - i thought the shoulder straps looked flimsy at first and would dig in to my body and hurt, but dont notice them one bit once i hit the trail.5) The magnet holder for the hydration hose is a very nice touch.cons (first world problems incoming) :1) the bite valve is a chore at times to drink through - its not horrible to the point that I would get rid of the pack, but the flow rate simply isnt as good as camelbak and the effort it takes is probably +30% more. It gets the job done, but its one of those scenarios that I would say " I've had better" . Also, forget about sharing with your friends, because it doesnt have that quick/easy flow capability that camelbaks have.2) cleaning: All valves need to be quick release similar to camel bak - some are quick release, others are not. I dont get it - unless its some patent thing they cant get around, it makes it a slight chore to wash out the hydration bladder once youre done with your hike. Probably takes me a good 2 minutes longer to clean this one out.... and tbh, its 2 minutes more than i care to spend.3) Cleaning kit could use some work - the cleaning kit and the inserts work fine, but again, requires more effort than the camelbak version. The camelbak version has tenting built into their kit so i can quick hang it and its very easy to clean - for whatever reason, this version fits easily, but it doesnt push out the inside of the bladder so it dries quicker. Also, why cant the hanger have some hose holders when I try to dry those?

There's not a thing wrong with the Sycro 5, but its cramped inside, very.The 5 is good for water, tools, gloves, and a sandwich.. thats it, and that sandwich is a flat one in a ziplock from home, not a Subway or Jimmy Johns.The Sycro 5 frame seems to be the exact same as the Sycro 12, but the 12 has soooo much more versatility without any noticeable weight difference, bulk, or negatives whatsoever. I bought both and returned the 5.

I previously had the Osprey Syncro 15.......for 6 years now. I thought anything less would have not enough space to fit all my stuff. I bought this Synrco 5 for my buddy last xmas and I was like "hey this can work for me." I just transferred all my stuff to it and rode today - Fit everything and is noticeably lighter as well! LOVE IT!!! The new water bladder design is great as you do not need to remove the whole system. It disconnects with a valve so you can leave the hose section in the pack and just take out the bladder to refill. Excellent!!! Really well thought out compartments and I can fit my: bike pump, shock pump, 2 C02 canisters, med kits, latex gloves, tons of food and space to spare. I highly recommend this pack!

I recently started mountain biking after road biking for decades. I started with a bottle and cage but I didn't like all the dirt getting thrown up on the bottle and I was a tad envious of another rider who had readily accessible water as well as first aid supplies and other stuff. I also didn't really like my seat pack and its interaction with my dropper post.After a bit of research, I pulled the trigger on this one. I think the thing that swayed my purchase was the design that keeps it away from your back for a bit more ventilation. I got this late in the season so I haven't really had it on on really hot days but it does seem to keep my back cool. I'm really happy with the fit and how securely it stays put through all the bumps, jumps, and body english. Plenty of pockets for this and that and I really like the helmet holder. I though it was kind of gimicky at first but it really works well and comes in handy.I don't know that other, cheaper, packs wouldn't be just as good but in the end, I wanted a product from a proven company - especially when it comes to putting it in your mouth!

The design of this pack is perfect for short and long distance rides. If you are a bike commuter and you have a short ride and travel light this could be the pack for you. Osprey makes solid products, their warranty is awesome, and I have different packs from them.This pack is ideal for me on my weekly rides. I use it on every ride for 25 to 30 miles. Their unique frame allows the pack to sit OFF my back so the ventilation is great. Unlike my other packs that don't have it my back is drenched from my rides. With this my back stays dryer and I have no issues with it. I would highly recommend this pack to everyone and if you need a bigger pack Osprey has two additional sizes.

Perfect for biking, hiking, or just long walks.Super comfortable and you forget you're wearing it after a few minutes of being out and about.The room in the pack does get a little tight if you fill-up the hydration pack but there is still enough room to carry most essentials.Very happy I went with this pack!

Perfect for me on 1-5 hour bike rides. I can fit one sweatshirt or two shirts, iPhone 7, car keys, Lezyne mini bike pump, Topeak mini 9 multi tool, money, snacks, sunglasses in the scratch proof pouch, and 2.5 liters of water in the high quality reservoir. Doesn’t bounce while doing some extreme mtb, and is super lightweight. My back stays cool with that space in between the pack and your body, and that keeps the water colder for longer too. I tried several bags before this one, and this one tops them all. If you need more space, try the Syncro 12 or the Raptor 10. 10/10, even convinced my gf to get the women’s one (Sylva 5).

Conforme à mes attentes , très bonne qualité