Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack vs Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack and the Osprey Kyte 36 is that the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Webbing hip belt with pockets ) while the Kyte 36 does not.

Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kamber 42 Ski Backpack Kyte 36
Category Sports Womens
Sub Category Ski Hiking
Capacity (L) 42L 34L
Dimensions (in) 27 x 12 x 12 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 4.1 3.05
Fabric 420HD Nylon Packcloth 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 2 colors and patterns Ice Lake Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 7, 2016 November 16, 2018
Rating 4.6 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 Webbing hip belt with pockets
Zippers Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top load and back zipped access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
External Pockets Zippered top pocket, goggle pocket, avalanche safety kit pocket Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets
Internal Compartments Internal wet/dry compartment and hydration sleeve Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
Side Pockets 2 stretch mesh side pockets
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 Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Internal organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External 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
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey against the Kyte 36 by Osprey.


Osprey 's Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features while Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking 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 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.