Osprey Kamber 32 First Look

This channel reviews travel packs, daily carry packs, shoulder bags, and camera bags. All of the packs reviewed fit into a category called "crossover bags" in that they function well as bags for the working professional and as bags for a casual outdoor hike or city exploration on the weekends.

[@jamilwalji8622]

Red zipper is common on ski bags for the reason in case of an emergency, ie avalanche. Its easy to know which zipper to use right away

[@ve3yjt]

I’ve seen lots of critiques of the load lifter straps, but they’re critical in my mind. Without them attached, if you (or a parter) unzip the rear panel to reach for something inside, the entire pack flops open, dumping your gear on the ground. Also, when the pack is closed, almost the entire weight of the pack is levered off that top zipper seam.

[@AbyssalTenacity]

Official description notes orange 3rd zipper is safety feature--always same place to access compartment ie emergency equipment if ski gear is covering access. The back seems well built for warmth rather than mesh for cooling. Solid design for snow lol

[@EdgarSnowSki]

Nice review! this is skiing backpack, the red zipper is to open compartment where you store avalanche rescue equipment: shovel and probe. The big pocket on top is for ski googles which are quite big these days, thats why its so roomie. Iv actually just ordered 22 version, because all those little details makes a lot of difference for freeride skiing.

[@YouTubedarek]

Agreed, great reviews as well!
Exactly. The 3rd orange zipper is so that it is always in the same place providing the quickest and most access to your avalanche gear (when seconds can matter.)
By the way, I've had the 22 for several years now and I'm sure you'll love it (if you don't already have it.) Enough for a day of touring but also small enough to still use at the resort. I'm looking at the 32 now for a larger day pack for hiking/snowshoeing/skiing that can fit a small drone/stove as well.

[@biggredd1034]

The red or orange zipper in addition to being used for emergencies or during an avalanche a second person is also able to unzip the zipper for you and easily locate your shovel and probe. this way you can keep the pack on while using an avalanche beacon. In a high stress situation where timing is everything it just makes accessing the shovel and probe a lot easier in a situation where adrenaline may be high and every second counts.

[@whatthenihon]

Absolutely brilliant reviews. I'm torn between this Kamber and the Gregory Targhee. Will be using it for the same purpose, camera/day hiking. Would like it to be year round and unfortunately sweaty back may be unavoidable...

[@trellis127]

You should try the AEVOR Trip Pack. Has mostly what you are working for: rear access, 26L (expandable to 33), water bottle pocket, padded laptop sleeve. I have the Travel pack, and so far like it (though I have a couple gripes). Would be very interested to see your thorough perspective on their pack though.

[@abdolreza82]

Have you ever had a chance to compare this with Mammut Nirvana or Spindrift?

[@lukasvrana6388]

OK I was just looking for some backpack for trips and my gopro.... luckily I am freerider and I already own this backpack :D so....problem solved I suppose :)))))

[@davidissokson1407]

Useless. How do I attach my skis?

[@barrytoward1463]

Far from it. Use the straps on the front - as shown in other reviews but tucked away here. It's a great bag, but I believe no longer current