Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack vs Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack and the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is that the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack has Zippers (Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles ) while the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack does not.

Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kamber 42 Ski Backpack Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack
Category Sports Hiking
Sub Category Ski Daypack
Capacity (L) 42L 26L
Dimensions (in) 27 x 12 x 12 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83
Weight (lb) 4.1 1.6
Fabric 420HD Nylon Packcloth 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow
Color 2 colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 7, 2016 August 2, 2012
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with emergency whistle Sternum strap with whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Webbing hip belt with pockets Removable webbing hipbelt
Zippers Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles
Main Compartment Access Top load and back zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Zippered top pocket, goggle pocket, avalanche safety kit pocket Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets
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 Under-lid rope-carry system, tuckaway ice tool loops, integrated ski/helmet storage Trekking pole attachment
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 Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel
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 Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey against the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


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

The Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack has a capacity of 42L (liters), weighs 4.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 27 x 12 x 12. It's made of 420HD Nylon Packcloth and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.