Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack vs Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Kyte 36 and the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is that the Kyte 36 has Side Pockets (2 stretch mesh side pockets) while the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack does not.

Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Kyte 36 Kamber 42 Ski Backpack
Category Womens Sports
Sub Category Hiking Ski
Capacity (L) 34L 42L
Dimensions (in) 25.6 x 13.0 x 11.8 27 x 12 x 12
Weight (lb) 3.05 4.1
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 420HD Nylon Packcloth
Color Ice Lake Green 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2018 July 7, 2016
Rating 4.8 4.6
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 Webbing hip belt with pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles
Main Compartment Access Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket Top load and back zipped access
External Pockets Reservoir sleeve. Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Dual stretch mesh side pockets, Zippered hipbelt pockets Zippered top pocket, goggle pocket, avalanche safety kit pocket
Internal Compartments Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider Internal wet/dry compartment and hydration sleeve
Side Pockets 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Dual tuckaway ice tool attachments, Removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment 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 Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps, Dual lower side compression straps External 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
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Kyte 36 by Osprey against the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Kyte 36 is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Kamber 42 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 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.