Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack vs Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack and the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is that the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack has Zippers (Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles ) while the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack does not.

Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
Front Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack Back View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kamber 42 Ski Backpack Porter 46 Carry On Backpack
Category Sports Carry On
Sub Category Ski Travel
Capacity (L) 42L 46L
Dimensions (in) 27 x 12 x 12 21.5 x 14 x 9
Weight (lb) 4.1 3.3
Fabric 420HD Nylon Packcloth Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR
Color 2 colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 7, 2016 April 22, 2017
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with emergency whistle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Webbing hip belt with pockets Adjustable hip belt
Zippers Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles
Main Compartment Access Top load and back zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets Zippered top pocket, goggle pocket, avalanche safety kit pocket 1 top, front, bottom and back zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Internal wet/dry compartment and hydration sleeve
Side Pockets Dual internal side pockets
Water Bottle No
Handles Top grab handle Padded top and side handles
Loops and Attachments Under-lid rope-carry system, tuckaway ice tool loops, integrated ski/helmet storage Reinforced cord loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Internal organization pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 44.5 linear inches carry on size compliant
Compression Straps External compression straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway harness and hip belt
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Padded luggage handle pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey against the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features while Osprey 's Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 Porter 46 Carry On Backpack's capacity is 46L with a size of 21.5 x 14 x 9 inches. Constructed from Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.