Picture This! wrote: RobDMB wrote: Picture This! wrote:
Gregory targhee 32 is a VERY nice pack. The medium ICU is a perfect fit in the 32M and the large ICU fits great in the 32L. Fantastic pack and I prefer it to the kamber 32 for camera gear.
Can you elaborate why you prefer it to the Kamber 32?
Certainly. I own both (Osprey kamber 32 and Gregory Targhee 32).
The osprey kamber 32L does not fit a medium f-stop icu unit. I guess the sloped icu fits per a post above but you cannot get a medium icu into the Kamber. On the gregory it fits perfectly and does not move. Just a perfect fit.
I find the shoulder straps on the gregory more comfortable/ergonomic.
Both bags distribute weight so well and carry great. But I find the gregory to have a slight edge because of the better shoulder straps.
Interesting comment on the shoulder straps.
A couple of the potential issues I can see with the Kamber is the lack of any grip on the shoulder straps and the lack of any form of moisture wicking. They are snow packs and as such have very smooth solid backs and straps and waist-belt to enable snow to slide off, however with zero aeration or airflow - not ideal for warmer conditions when you are going to create a lot of heat between your back and the pack. Comments on this anyone ?
