Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack vs Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Kamber 42 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 42 Ski Backpack does not.

Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Kamber 42 Ski Backpack
Category Backpacking Sports
Sub Category Mens Ski
Capacity (L) 68L 42L
Dimensions (in) 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 27 x 12 x 12
Weight (lb) 3.9 4.1
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 420HD Nylon Packcloth
Color Black 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 7, 2016
Rating 4.6 4.6
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 Webbing hip belt with pockets
Zippers Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles
Main Compartment Access Large front panel dual U-zip access Top load and back zipped access
External Pockets Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets Zippered top pocket, goggle pocket, avalanche safety kit pocket
Internal Compartments Internal wet/dry compartment and hydration sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments Under-lid rope-carry system, tuckaway ice tool loops, integrated ski/helmet storage
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Internal organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External 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 Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey against the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Kamber 42 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 42 Ski Backpack's capacity is 42L with a size of 27 x 12 x 12 inches. Constructed from 420HD Nylon Packcloth it weighs 4.1 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.