The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Kamber 16 Ski Backpack is that the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears) while the Kamber 16 Ski Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | Kamber 16 Ski Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Sports | |
Sub Category | Mens | Ski | |
Capacity (L) | 68L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | 19 x 10 x 8 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 1.9 | |
Fabric | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | ||
Color | Black | Black, Red | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Rating | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
Price | $250 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Sternum strap with emergency whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hipbelt | Simple webbing hip belt | |
Main Compartment Access | Large front panel dual U-zip access | Top zipped access | |
External Pockets | Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets | Microfleece goggle pocket, quick access avalanche safety kit pocket with shovel handle and probe sleeves | |
Internal Compartments | Internal hydration sleeve, organization pocket and key attachment clip | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Padded top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | Diagonal ski carry | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel | Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable raincover | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Adjustable torso length | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey's Kamber 16 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features.
The Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack has a capacity of 68L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6. It's made of 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby and is available in Black in comparison the Osprey Kamber 16 Ski Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 19 x 10 x 8 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.9 pounds and is available in Black, Red.
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