Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack vs Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack

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.

Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey against the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


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.