The main difference between the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack has Zippers (Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles ) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kamber 42 Ski Backpack | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Sports | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Ski | Mens | |
Capacity (L) | 42L | 68L | |
Dimensions (in) | 27 x 12 x 12 | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 4.1 | 3.9 | |
Fabric | 420HD Nylon Packcloth | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | July 7, 2016 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $100 | $250 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with emergency whistle | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Webbing hip belt with pockets | Padded hipbelt | |
Zippers | Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top load and back zipped access | Large front panel dual U-zip access | |
External Pockets | Zippered top pocket, goggle pocket, avalanche safety kit pocket | Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Internal wet/dry compartment and hydration sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Under-lid rope-carry system, tuckaway ice tool loops, integrated ski/helmet storage | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | |
Business & School Features | Organizer Pocket | Internal organization pocket | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable raincover | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Adjustable torso length | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket | |
Trekking Pole Holders | Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L hydration reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Osprey 's Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens 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 Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack 's capacity is 68L with a size of 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in Black.
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