The main difference between the Osprey Radial Bike Commute Backpack and the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is that the Radial Bike Commute Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories) while the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Radial Bike Commute Backpack | Kamber 42 Ski Backpack | |
Category | Commuter | Sports | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Ski | |
Capacity (L) | 34L | 42L | |
Dimensions (in) | 20.49 x 13.79 x 11.82 | 27 x 12 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.3 | 4.1 | |
Fabric | 210D Nylon Dobby | 420HD Nylon Packcloth | |
Color | 3 colors and patterns | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | July 31, 2019 | July 7, 2016 | |
Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $200 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle | Sternum strap with emergency whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Webbing hipbelt | 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 | Scratch-free zippered pocket and 2 side zipped pockets | Zippered top pocket, goggle pocket, avalanche safety kit pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Document sleeve and internal organization | 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 | LidLock helmet carry, blinker light attachment | Under-lid rope-carry system, tuckaway ice tool loops, integrated ski/helmet storage | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" | |
Organizer Pocket | Front organization pocket | Internal organization pocket | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Airspeed back panel | Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties |
Rain Cover | Built-in raincover | ||
Ventilated Back | Mesh-covered die-cut foam for ventilation | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective prints and zipper pulls | ||
Gym / Sports Features | Laundry Pocket | Separate compartment for dirty clothes or shoes | |
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L hydration reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey 's Radial Bike Commute Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Osprey 's Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features.
The Osprey Radial Bike Commute Backpack has a capacity of 34L (liters), weighs 3.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20.49 x 13.79 x 11.82. It's made of 210D Nylon Dobby and is available in 3 colors and patterns 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.