The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 and the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is that the Farpoint Trek 55 has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle) while the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Farpoint Trek 55 | Kamber 42 Ski Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Sports | |
Sub Category | Travel | Ski | |
Capacity (L) | 55L | 42L | |
Dimensions (in) | 25 x 13 x 12 | 27 x 12 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 4.1 | |
Fabric | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop | 420HD Nylon Packcloth | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 18, 2010 | July 7, 2016 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $200 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Sternum strap with emergency whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belts | Webbing hip belt with pockets | |
Zippers | Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles | ||
Main Compartment Access | Large panel zip access | Top load and back zipped access | |
External Pockets | Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack | Zippered top pocket, goggle pocket, avalanche safety kit pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket | Internal wet/dry compartment and hydration sleeve | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Padded top and side handles | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops | Under-lid rope-carry system, tuckaway ice tool loops, integrated ski/helmet storage | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Lockable laptop and tablet compartment | |
Organizer Pocket | Internal organization pocket | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Internal and external compression straps | External compression straps |
Stowable Straps | Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel | Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper | |
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L hydration reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Osprey 's Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features.
The Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 25 x 13 x 12. It's made of 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack's capacity is 42L with a size of 27 x 12 x 12 inches. Constructed from 420HD Nylon Packcloth it weighs 4.1 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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