Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack vs Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack and the Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is that the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack has Zippers (Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles ) while the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
Osprey Manta 24 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kamber 42 Ski Backpack Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack
Category Sports Hydration
Sub Category Ski Hiking
Capacity (L) 42L 24L
Dimensions (in) 27 x 12 x 12 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8
Weight (lb) 4.1 2.9
Fabric 420HD Nylon Packcloth 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 2 colors and patterns Black, Green
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 7, 2016 December 28, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with emergency whistle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic closure and bite valve attachment
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Webbing hip belt with pockets Padded hip belt
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 3 front pockets, 2 side pockets and 2 hip belt 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, ice tool loop with bungee tie off
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Internal organization pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties Highly ventilated, 3D-tensioned open mesh AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable harness system
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir Includes 2.5L LT reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey against the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features while Osprey 's Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration 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 Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 2.9 pounds and is available in Black, Green.