Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

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.

Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


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.