Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Kamber 16 Ski Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Kamber 16 Ski Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Kamber 16 Ski Backpack does not.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Kamber 16 Ski Backpack
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kyte 36 Kamber 16 Ski Backpack
Category Womens Sports
Sub Category Hiking Ski
Capacity (L) 34L 16L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 19 x 10 x 8
Weight (lb) 3.05 1.9
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color Ice Lake Green Black, Red
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap with emergency whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Simple webbing hip belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket Top zipped access
External Pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets Microfleece goggle pocket, quick access avalanche safety kit pocket with shovel handle and probe sleeves
Internal Compartments Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider Internal hydration sleeve, organization pocket and key attachment clip
Side Pockets 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment Diagonal ski carry
Travel Features Compression Straps Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Kamber 16 Ski Backpack by Osprey.


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey's Kamber 16 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features.

The Osprey Kyte 36 has a capacity of 34L (liters), weighs 3.05 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8. It's made of 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby and is available in Ice Lake Green 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.