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.
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 |
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.
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