Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is that the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle) while the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack does not.

Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Kamber 42 Ski Backpack F View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Kamber 42 Ski Backpack
Category Hydration Sports
Sub Category Outdoor Ski
Capacity (L) 20L 42L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 27 x 12 x 12
Weight (lb) 1.9 4.1
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb 420HD Nylon Packcloth
Color 3 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 28, 2018 July 7, 2016
Rating 4.9 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve Sternum strap with emergency whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets 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 Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side 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
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment Under-lid rope-carry system, tuckaway ice tool loops, integrated ski/helmet storage
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Zippered tool organization pocket Internal organization pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirSpeed backpanel Compression molded backpanel with snow-shedding properties
Rain Cover Integrated removable high-visibility raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Kamber 42 Ski Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey 's Kamber 42 Ski Backpack is a Sports backpack with Ski features.

The Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6. It's made of 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb 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.