Osprey Kamber Race 18 Backpack

Light and fast barely begins to describe the challenges of randonee ski racing. Imagine running through the high mountains on featherweight skis and boots. The sport requires a combination of mountaineering skills, athletic prowess, and specialized gear. The Osprey Kamber Race 18 is an essential part of the gear. Each racer brings their fitness level and mountain savvy to the starting line. Osprey brings a pack carefully designed to shave time, especially in the transitions between up and downhill mode. Everything about this pack is designed for speed, starting with a super-light suspension system consisting of a die cut foam/spacer mesh backpanel, a 15-millimeter webbing hipbelt, and a removable and adjustable sternum strap. The BioStretch body wrap shoulder harness system has two front stretch mesh pockets for energy bars, GU packets, and other race-ready snacks. The diagonal ski carry system allows you to access and store skis without removing the pack. One side stretch pocket is designed for quick storage and access to skins. The other side pocket holds crampons equally close at hand. A Single ToolLock ice tool attachment with gives you instant hands-on/hands-off access to your ax should conditions dictate a pick is necessary.

Features of Osprey Kamber Race 18:

• Ultralight materials and design for moving fast in the backcountry.
• A BioStretch reverse spacermesh Body Wrap harness with stretch woven pockets and a quick-release, adjustable sternum strap provides a comfortable, secure fit during active and dynamic use.
• A stretch woven skin pocket provides easy access to storage of skins, and a crampon compartment gives you quick and easy access and storage to your backcountry essentials without removing the pack.
• Quick Diagonal Ski Carry System - On-the-go diagonal ski carry harness retention straps works in conjunction with lower ski carry loop to allow ski carry and removal without removing the pack
• Quick Access Stretch Pocket - A stretch woven side pocket allows for quick access for storing gears or other gear with removing the pack
• Tool Attachment - A single ToolLock works in conjunction with a bungee tool tie-off to provide secure and easily accessible ice tool carry
• Quick Access Crampon Pocket - A quick access crampon compartment provides easy access to and storage of crampons or other often needed items without removing the pack
• Reverse Spacer Mesh/Die cut foam backpanel makes for a Smooth breathable surface over die cut foam
• Removable and adjustable sternum strap
• Front harness stretch mesh pockets
• Breathable mesh wrap with soft irritation free contact surface
• 15mm Modified Ergopull Webbing Hipbelt