Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is that the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories) while the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack does not.

Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Kamber 42 Ski Backpack
Category Hiking Sports
Sub Category Daypack Ski
Capacity (L) 26L 42L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 27 x 12 x 12
Weight (lb) 1.6 4.1
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow 420HD Nylon Packcloth
Color 5 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 2, 2012 July 7, 2016
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Sternum strap with emergency whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt Webbing hip belt with pockets
Zippers Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top load and back zipped access
External Pockets Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets Zippered top pocket, goggle pocket, avalanche safety kit pocket
Internal Compartments Internal wet/dry compartment and hydration sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole attachment Under-lid rope-carry system, tuckaway ice tool loops, integrated ski/helmet storage
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Internal organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Removable webbing hipbelt
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Internal / External Frame LightWire internal frame
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features.

The Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83. It's made of 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow and is available in 5 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.