Osprey Kamber 16 Ski Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kamber 16 Ski Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Kamber 16 Ski Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Simple webbing hip belt) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Osprey Kamber 16 Ski Backpack
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kamber 16 Ski Backpack Kyte 36
Category Sports Womens
Sub Category Ski Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L 34L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 10 x 8 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 1.9 3.05
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color Black, Red Ice Lake Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with emergency whistle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Simple webbing hip belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
External Pockets Microfleece goggle pocket, quick access avalanche safety kit pocket with shovel handle and probe sleeves Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets
Internal Compartments Internal hydration sleeve, organization pocket and key attachment clip Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
Side Pockets 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Diagonal ski carry Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Travel Features Compression Straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Kamber 16 Ski Backpack by Osprey against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


Osprey's Kamber 16 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Kamber 16 Ski Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 1.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 x 10 x 8. It's made of and is available in Black, Red in comparison the Osprey Kyte 36's capacity is 34L with a size of 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.05 pounds and is available in Ice Lake Green.