Osprey Europe Hikelite 26
Osprey Europe Hikelite 26
Unisex 26L ventilated and lightweight daypack with raincover
Whether you’re a casual or experienced hiker, the light and streamlined Hikelite 26-litre daypack combines essential features and quality construction with the impeccable ventilation that AirSpeed has to offer. Its minimalist panel-loading design keeps things clean and uncluttered for simplified use on any trail, and added external storage and compression help keep you organised. Now featuring a wider and taller frame for improved fit.
What is the best use for a Hikelite?
Hikelite is designed with everything that you need for a day’s hiking
Will this pack be comfortable?
Hikelite 18 features an AirSpeed suspended mesh backpanel, helping to keep you cool and comfortable when you’re out for a hike
Does this pack have a raincover?
An integrated and detachable raincover hides in a pocket on the base, ready to be deployed when the weather turns nasty
| Manufacture: | Osprey Europe |
| Department: | Unisex |
I have the burgundy which I love as all my clothe are dark blue/grey/black so nice to have a touch of colour. The built in rain cover is genius as is the way the weight is held off your back preventing sweaty back syndrome. I also like the the 2 belts which again help to take the load off one place. This is by far the most comfortable daypack I have ever used and will probably never buy another. Yes it could have more storage or more pockets but for a day hike, this is enough and the benefits by far outweigh thee minor points. I barely notice I am wearing it even when my water bottles are full. Handy keyring for safely attaching car keys at top in the small pocket so easy to locate quickly. Nice deep pouch for waterbottles. Highly recommend.
Great pack, been up many peaks in UK sturdy as can be and does and for a bag of it’s size has impressive features. Great in all weather conditions.
Really comfortable & the rain cover keeps everything dry even in the worst downpours
Best backpack I’ve ever owned. Feels like jesus himself has climbed in there and blessed your back
It worked as advertised. Kept my back dry. Used it for mountain biking. Highly recommend
Really well put together and looks greatfeels really good on when out on the trailnice features and spacious.would highly recommend
This rucksack has everything you need in a medium sized day pack, with a waterproof cover, and deep side pockets. It has a frame and is comfortable and light to wea
Good size of bag. I like the contrasting colours. Side pockets good size too. Normally buy berghaus but I really like this too.
Great bag for day hikes get everything I need inside waterproofs, food, small stove and gas cannister still plenty of room left. Well made looks like it will last for many years and verry comfortable to carry.
I took this backpack hiking for 4 days. It’s big enough to carry changes of clothes / overnight kit and water while remaining comfortable to carry. I was worried carrying a pack would make my back ache but this fitted brilliantly. Love the side pockets for easy access to maps etc. Very easy to use with the Osprey hydration pack. I personally like the fact this doesn’t have a bulky waist strap as I never use them. It’s so good I’ve now ordered the same bag in 18L for day excursions.
The breathable air flow straps are also a revelation! There are two points of adjustment on the straps as well as a chest strap and a waist/hips strap.
Rainproof cover is great, kept my bag and contents dry in heavy rain . It’s tethered but also removable for drying out. It’s also a bright contrast colour – my rucksack is oyster and not very visible when I’m cycling so I sometimes put the cover on just for extra high vis.
Bag is also secure as you can thread the zip loops by threading the other straps through them and clipping in place. I also use a carabiner to prevent the zips slipping open or someone poking their way in my bag!
The small front pocket is shallow but I can get a purse, phone, keys, sweets, pen and small notebook in there ! There is a handy keyring clip too.
The large pocket keeps giving and the elasticated pouch which is more for a hydration system is a useful section divider and fits my 11inch tablet in its thick padded case.
The front ‘pouch’ is handy- great for a coat, however be cautious with small solid items as if I bend over wearing it (eg when unlocking my bike) those items tend to slide out and hit me in the back of the head before dropping on the floor!
Others mention the short elasticated side pockets. They’re probably best for a 500ml bottle and my bottle does slide out of them fairly often if I bend down. Generally though I try to tether bottles as I’ve not found a rucksack that does hold a bottle without it sliding out.
I will definitely buy this rucksack again in future. It’s a great day bag for commuting and has plenty of room for change of clothes, cosmetic bag, small laptop, lunch box, and a few other bits and pieces. It’s also deceptively long without looking or feeling enormous!
Perfect as a day pack – lightweight, comfortable & with plenty of storage capacity.
Very good quality, holds well and sweat free on the back. Very comfortable.
Great bag. I haven’t officially measure but doesn’t feel like 26 litres once the rain cover is in. Very very comfortable though!