Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is that the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories) while the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack does not.

Osprey Manta 24 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack Kamber 42 Ski Backpack
Category Hydration Sports
Sub Category Hiking Ski
Capacity (L) 24L 42L
Dimensions (in) 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8 27 x 12 x 12
Weight (lb) 2.9 4.1
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 420HD Nylon Packcloth
Color Black, Green 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 July 7, 2016
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $175 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic closure and bite valve attachment Sternum strap with emergency whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt Webbing hip belt with pockets
Zippers Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top load and back zipped access
External Pockets 3 front pockets, 2 side pockets and 2 hip belt 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 accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole attachment, ice tool loop with bungee tie off Under-lid rope-carry system, tuckaway ice tool loops, integrated ski/helmet storage
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization Internal organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Highly ventilated, 3D-tensioned open mesh AirSpeed backpanel Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable harness system
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2.5L LT reservoir Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features.

The Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 2.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8. It's made of 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby and is available in Black, 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.