OSPREY Sylva 12 Women’s Bike Hydration Backpack Owner’s Manual

: June 13, 2024
: OSPREY

Table of Contents

OSPREY Sylva 12 Women’s Bike Hydration Backpack
OVERVIEW
SPECIFICATION
SUSPENSION/CARRY
SIZING / FIT
PACK FIT INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURE DETAILS
References
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OSPREY Sylva 12 Women’s Bike Hydration Backpack

Welcome to Osprey. We pride ourselves on creating the most functional, durable and innovative carrying products for your adventures. Please refer to this owner’s manual for information on product features, use, maintenance, customer service and warranty.

OVERVIEW

SHARED FEATURES

Front stretch mesh pocket
Scratch-free heat-embossed zippered slash pocket
LidLock helmet carry
Blinker light attachment
Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Magnetic sternum strap for quick access to reservoir bite valve
- Zippered tool organization pocket
- Dedicated reservoir compartment with HydraulicsTM LT 2.5L reservoir included

SYNCRO 20

Zippered hipbelt pockets
Dual stretch mesh side pockets
Dual upper and lower side compression straps

SYNCRO 12 | SYLVA 12

Dual stretch mesh side pockets
Dual upper and lower side compression straps

FABRIC

MAIN
bluesign® approved, 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS
BOTTOM
bluesign® approved, 100% recycled 500D high-tenacity nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS
MAIN LINER
bluesign® approved, 100% recycled 70D high-tenacity nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS

SPECIFICATION

SYNCRO 20 (MENS)

Cubic Inches 1220
Liters 20
**Pounds*** 1.95 lbs.
**Kilograms*** 0.89 kg.
Inches 19h x 10w x 11d in.
Centimeters 48h x 27w x 27d cm.
INCLUDED
- Reservoir LT 2.5 L
- Raincover

SYNCRO 12 (MENS)

Cubic Inches 732
Liters 12
**Pounds*** 1.72 lbs.
**Kilograms*** 0.78 kg.
Inches 19h x 10w x 11d in.
Centimeters 48h x 27w x 27d cm.
INCLUDED
- Reservoir LT 2.5 L
- Raincover

SYNCRO 5 (MENS)

Cubic Inches 305
Liters 5
**Pounds*** 1.31 lbs.
**Kilograms*** 0.60 kg.
Inches 18h x 10w x 7d in.
Centimeters 45h x 27w x 17d cm.
INCLUDED
- Reservoir LT 2.5 L
- Raincover

SYLVA 12 (WOMENS)

Inches 732
Liters 12
**Pounds*** 1.63 lbs.
**Kilograms*** 0.74 kg.
Inches 17h x 10w x 9d in.
Centimeters 43h x 27w x 22d cm.
INCLUDED
- Reservoir LT 2.5 L
- Raincover

SYLVA 5 (WOMENS)

Cubic Inches 306
Liters 5
**Pounds*** 1.26 lbs.
**Kilograms*** 0.57 kg.
Inches 16h x 10w x 7d in.
Centimeters 40h x 27w x 17d cm.
INCLUDED
- Reservoir LT 2.5 L
- Raincover

SUSPENSION/CARRY

AIRSPEED™ SUSPENSION
- Peripheral LightWire frame creates a platform for a contoured tensioned mesh backpanel
AIRSPEED BACKPANEL
- 3D-tensioned breathable mesh backpanel provides extreme ventilation with a comfortable fit
BIOSTRETCH HARNESS
- New bike-specific shoulder strap shape provides comfort and stability
- Soft breathable spacermesh contact surfaces and diecut foam ventilation
HIPBELT
- Padded spacermesh hipwings with webbing ErgoPull waist strap provides comfort and stability (12L / 5L)
- Airmesh wrap hipbelt with zippered pockets provide stability and breathability (20L)

SIZING / FIT

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR TORSO FOR YOUR PACK

SYNCRO – MEN’S SIZING

TORSO O/S 17-21” / 43-53 cm

SYLVA – WOMEN’S SIZING

TORSO O/S 14-18” / 33.5-46 cm

WOMEN’S-SPECIFIC FIT

Shorter torso length
Narrower, shorter harness with curves designed to accommodate most women’s necks, shoulders and chests

PACK FIT INSTRUCTIONS

POSITION THE PACK
Completely loosen the pack’s hipbelt, harness and load-lifter straps (if applicable). Load the pack with 10-20 lb/4-9 kg of gear. Put the pack on and make sure the hipbelt is centered and rests over the hipbone. The hipbelt padding should sit halfway above/below the hipbone.
BUCKLE HIPBELT
Buckle and tighten the hipbelt evenly using Osprey’s cross-body ErgoPull. The padding of the hipbelt should wrap around the hips with approximately 1-3 in/2.5-6 cm of webbing between the buckle and the hipbelt when tightened.
HIPBELT ADJUSTMENT
If the hipbelt is too large and “tops out” or does not offer the preferred amount of coverage, the customer may need a different pack size, model or adjustment.
TIGHTEN SHOULDER STRAP
Tighten the shoulder harness straps by pulling them down and back.
TIGHTEN LOAD LIFTERS (IF APPLICABLE)
Tightening the load lifters will pull the pack close to the body and help stabilize the load. If the torso length on the pack is adjusted correctly, the load lifters will sit between a 30- to 60-degree angle and align naturally with the shoulder straps.
CHECK TORSO LENGTH
Locate the harness yoke – this is where the harness straps come together near the base of the user’s neck. Locate the C7 vertebra – the large protruding bone at the base of the neck. The yoke should be 1 in/2.5 cm – 2 in/5 cm below the C7 vertebra.
CHECK HARNESS FIT
The harness straps should wrap fully around the shoulders with no gaps between the pack and back. The padded part of the shoulder straps should end at 2 in/5 cm or more below the armpits without topping out.
HARNESS/SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
If the harness is too small or large, but the torso length of the pack is correct, the customer may need a different pack size, model or adjustment.
BUCKLE THE STERNUM STRAP
The sternum strap should be adjusted to approximately 2 in/5 cm below the collarbone.

FEATURE DETAILS

RESERVOIR SLEEVE 20L / 12L / 5L
The dedicated reservoir sleeve is compatible with reservoirs up to 3L.

An internal hanging loop with buckle ensures proper vertical orientation and stability
The backpanel hydration exit port is centered, allowing routing to the right or left side of the harness
Elasticized routing straps on the pack’s harness hold the reservoir hose in place
For more information on Osprey’s full line of reservoirs and reservoir care, visit osprey.com.

RESERVOIR BITE VALVE MAGNET 20L / 12L / 5L
The sternum strap magnet allows for quick access to the reservoir bite valve.

LIDLOCK HELMET ATTACHMENT 20L / 12L / 5L
Osprey’s LidLock easily and securely carries a bicycle helmet.

Locate the LidLock helmet attachment clip near the top of the pack’s front panel and pull away from the pack.
In the vertical position, pass LidLock through helmet vent from the bottom and engage in horizontal position.
Inside the pack’s front slash pocket is a cord loop to increase or decrease the LidLock’s tension.

SCRATCH-FREE SLASH POCKET 20L / 12L / 5L
Scratch-free, heat-embossed zippered slash pocket for sunglasses or electronics.

INTEGRATED RAINCOVER 20L / 12L / 5L
The integrated, removable high visibility raincover provides pack protection in adverse conditions and a safety feature when traveling on roads.

Locate the raincover icon and unzip the raincover compartment.
Pull the raincover from the compartment and slip it over the top and bottom of pack using the peripheral elastic to hold it in place.
Reverse this process to return raincover to compartment.
To remove the raincover altogether, unfasten the toggle from the cord loop and remove.
Note: To prevent mildew, allow the raincover to dry entirely before storing.

INTERNAL ORGANIZATION 20L / 12L / 5L
Organization for essentials and pocketing sized for bike-specific tools and gear.

BLINKER LIGHT ATTACHMENT 20L / 12L / 5L
Blinker light attachment and reflective patch for safety.

FRONT STRETCH MESH POCKET 20L / 12L / 5L
For quickly stashing gear.

DUAL STRETCH MESH SIDE POCKETS 20L / 12L
For quickly stashing gear.

DUAL UPPER AND LOWER COMPRESSION STRAPS 20L / 12L
Quick-release compression straps allow for pack compression for added stability.

ZIPPERED HIPBELT POCKETS 20L
On-trail access for small items.

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