Osprey Kamber 30L Men's Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Backpack, Black

I was looking for a replacement for my 2007 Dakine Tactic 27L pack. I evaluated the 22 and 32L Dakine Poacher and found them too heavy, both weigh more than my older 36L Poacher, and have a decidedly less than user friendly hydration tube set-up. The 20L Kamber has what I need, enough volume, and no extras that add unwanted weight. Big pluses for the Kamber: light weight, excellent pocket and compartment layout, insulated and non-insulated options for hydration tube routing, 2 hip belt pockets that will fit an iPhone SE in an Otterbox case. I never use the ski or helmet carry options however they are well laid-out. Materials and build seem to be very good and its comfortable to wear. I think its best suited for resort use and the occasional hike to an area that doesn't have lift access or out of bounds. It would be perfect if it had a few more gear loops on the shoulder straps and zippers weren't so stiff. The zippers may losen-up a bit over time. Overall not an inexpensive pack but worth the price for me. If my 36L Poacher needed to be replaced I would probably downsize a bit and go with the 30L Kamber.

I tried this and the Gregory Targhee for my next winter pack. There was a lot to like about the Gregory but this just checked more boxes. I don’t ski or snowboard but I do snowshoe and this bag holds them perfect on the back. Plenty of pockets to stash hat and gloves as well as cell phone keys etc. I also like that the water bladder tube can come out either side of the should stays if you don’t want it in the insulated sleeve. Solid pack I know will last me for years.

I bought this bag for weekend day hikes. I have been on a couple of hikes, so far and the bag has been very comfortable and versatile. I really liked the built in hydration tube holder in shoulder pad to keep it clean and out of the way. Secondly, I love the pull out netting from a storage compartment that can be used to hold down extra gear or wet clothing outside the pack. The pack has two main compartment, which has smaller organizing compartments that I have found to be useful. It has enough space for a second change of clothing and fleece and lunch for an extended day hike. Osprey has great customer service department and will repair bags if damaged.

Nice pack , but not good for hiking with skis on pack .

Bought this for my step-son for a ski trip to Canada and he could not be more pleased! He said it held up great, it was the perfect size to fit everything he needed and the water reservoir was awesome. I did a bunch of research before buying this backpack and I am so glad I ended up getting it!

This is another great product from Osprey. It is well designed as it has no excess fabrics to snag on lifts or poles while skiing or boarding. Plenty of room for all your necessities while on the snow. Let’s face it most of us buying this pack are not traversing up the mountain on foot and this is your day pack at the resorts. But you could if you needed to with this pack! It does not come with a hydration bladder, and for the price is a little disappointing.

Best fitting backpack I have foundLightweight

Bought this for my upcoming trek in Nepal where I will be hiking through the Himal Glacier for a couple of days before submitting. The bag is water-proof (although water did get through the zipper when I hosed), good enough to keep items dry within the bag as long as I don’t dunk it in glacier water. I keep a hydra pack 2 L insulated just nice and snug. Bag is large enough to keep all my alpine clothing (mid and outer layers jacket and trousers. The back I fashion a pair of holsters for my walking poles, and there are ample spaces for a pair of Ice axe, belaying gears.