The main difference between the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack and the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is that the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack has Zippers (Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles ) while the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kamber 42 Ski Backpack | Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack | |
Category | Sports | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Ski | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 42L | 20L | |
Dimensions (in) | 27 x 12 x 12 | 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 4.1 | 1.9 | |
Fabric | 420HD Nylon Packcloth | 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | July 7, 2016 | December 28, 2018 | |
Rating | 4.6 | 4.9 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Bike-specific wing shaped 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 | Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets | |
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 | Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Internal wet/dry compartment and hydration sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
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 | LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment | |
Business & School Features | Organizer Pocket | Internal organization pocket | Zippered tool organization pocket |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties | AirSpeed backpanel |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable high-visibility raincover | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L hydration reservoir | Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Osprey 's Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features while Osprey 's Syncro 20 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 Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb it weighs 1.9 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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