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.
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 |
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.
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