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.
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 |
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.
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