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.
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 |
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.
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