The main difference between the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack and the Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack is that the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Webbing hip belt with pockets ) while the Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kamber 42 Ski Backpack | Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack | |
Category | Sports | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Ski | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 42L | 8L | |
Dimensions (in) | 27 x 12 x 12 | 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9 | |
Weight (lb) | 4.1 | 1.2 | |
Fabric | 420HD Nylon Packcloth | 900x600D Polyester | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | July 7, 2016 | December 5, 2018 | |
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Adjustable shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with emergency whistle | Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Webbing hip belt with pockets | ||
Zippers | Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top load and back zipped access | Full front zipped access | |
External Pockets | Zippered top pocket, goggle pocket, avalanche safety kit pocket | Top zipped pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Internal wet/dry compartment and hydration sleeve | Internal scratch-free slash pocket | |
Water Bottle | No | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Under-lid rope-carry system, tuckaway ice tool loops, integrated ski/helmet storage | LidLock helmet attachment, ;oop for blinky light attachment | |
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 | Mesh-covered extra deep ridged foam with center air channel |
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective accent | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L hydration reservoir | Includes Osprey Hydraulics LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Osprey 's Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features while Osprey 's Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor 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 Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack's capacity is 8L with a size of 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9 inches. Constructed from 900x600D Polyester it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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