Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack vs Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack

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.

Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
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

You're currently comparing the Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey against the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey .


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.