Osprey Packs Kamber 32L Backpack

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Osprey Packs Kamber 32L Backpack and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 91 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.5 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.5 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 57

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Osprey’s legendary quality shines through.
  • Two compartments (one wet and one dry) keep the pack organized and dry.
  • The pack has an emergency tool compartment with a bright red zipper.
  • The pack zips all the way open to lay out flat.
  • Hydration compatible with an insulated water tube sleeve.
  • Easy adjustable hip belt with pockets.

Expert Reviews

  • A-frame carry for skis and horizontal/vertical carry for snowboards distributes weight evenly.
  • You don’t have to remove skis from pack to access the main compartment.
  • Insulated hydration tube sleeve keeps your water from freezing.
  • Extremely feature rich with hip pockets, ice axe loop, and a soft fabric goggles/sunglasses holder.
  • Large buckles and zippers so you can operate them with gloves on.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • The buckles for the helmet storage and shoulder straps have to come undone to access the pack’s emergency tool compartment.
  • Doesn’t carry bigger backcountry helmets.
  • Without a top entry, the pack is a little difficult to load.
  • The price for so many features and waterproofing is a heavy pack.

Expert Reviews

  • Feels a little tight for 32 liters.
  • No rope carry or gear loops on the hip belt.
  • The shoulder strap buckles impede the main compartment zipper.

Summary:

The Osprey Kamber 32 was designed for ski trips that go a little further than the resort. With a hydration sleeve complete with an insulated tube, pockets and hooks for almost everything, and that incredible Osprey quality, you may never need another winter pack again. Despite being a little heavy and some of the buckles impeding the zippers, this feature rich ski pack is ready to elevate your ski touring experience.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web, including here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.