Osprey  Hikelite 26 Pack

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Manufacturer going above and beyond. Well made and sturdy. Extremely light weight as well. Going to be a great pack for day hiking and traveling. Pockets are divided well to hold your different items from water, napsack, cloths, and lunch. Perfect overall.

Bought this for day hikes and it’s great, super comfy to wear and love that it doesn’t sit directly on your back so keeps you cooler! Wish it had more internal pockets but it’s a fantastic bag and lovely colour and so glad I made the purchase

I bought this back like 10 years ago, and it has worked great for a carry along bag for my bike races, and the MANY tropical vacations we have taken and excursions. Just returned from the West Indies Caribbean islands and I had to let it go, it finally had started to show some wear and tear. Plan on buying a new one ASAP! Great product! Oh and I find it fits great under the seat when flying…not to big and just the right size for day trips.

I have an older version of the Hikelite, and just bought another because my husband always gets to use mine. Probably had this pack for 4-5 years, and it's been amazing. Perfect for hiking 14'rs and shorter day hikes. Nice big compartment for rain gear and snacks. Collapsible poles fit pretty well in the side mesh pockets, can't use the front straps since out poles go to 3 parts. Don't need a bigger pack for 5-8 mile days. Planning on taking both packs on our hike in Aosta Valley Italy in September this year. Love the included rain cover, that's a bonus. Lifetime warranty on all Osprey packs is a godsend...Used it once already for a luggage piece and super happy with customer service.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this bag so far. Only wish is that it had an additional inside compartment. Not a complaint, just a wish. Big fan overall, happy with my purchase. Looking at getting more sizes. Also love the ventilation on the back

First off, I am not a person that normally reviews a product, but was blown away by this packs performance. Traveling extensively over that last 30 years, this is the first pack I have used as a carry-on and daypack on vacation that has not left my back a sweaty mess. If you have problems with sweating through your shirts, or having a hot back because of your backpack, this is the one to buy! We went to Africa, Europe, and Iceland with this pack, not once did I sweat through because of the pack. The mesh suspension kept me cool, provided phenomenal support no matter what we stuffed in there, and held everything we could shove in there with no problems. When the pack wasn't full, the compression straps flattened the pack out with ease. Pictures don't do the pack justice or tell the whole story. The side mesh pockets easily hold water bottles (32 oz Nalgene fits perfect), or anything else you need handy. The large pocket on the outside is really handy for coats, headphones, anything wet, or anything you can think of to put in it. Interior section is large and will hold a large amount of gear, the bladder pocket can double as a hideaway for documents, passports, money or anything else you want tucked away. The only thing I would change would be to make the top pocket a little bigger. You can put a cell phone, battery, keys, wallet, and some small items, but I like to put a little more than it can hold into it. To top it all off, a pack cover is included to keep the pack dry when you get more than a small drizzle while you are walking around. If you were on the fence about this pack, or are looking for a pack that won't make you sweat through your shirt, no matter how hot it is, buy this one!

The mesh suspension is everything! By far the most comfortable backpack I’ve ever had and keeps my back from being a sweaty mess.

I got this because of some of the reviews I saw. I should have listened to the ones that were not such fans. The side pockets are not easily accesible or sturdy enough to reliably hold water bottles. Its basically one big main pack. The outside flap is weak and also unreliable. If you like to have your gear organized, this is not your pack. One small accessory pocket that was only meant for keys and glasses. The one positive is the ventilated back mesh. Other than that, this is a do not buy! The price point is ridiculous for what you are getting, I am in the process of returning this.

I’m a big Osprey fan. I have several long range Osprey back packs and needed a smaller one for a day hike or two day hike. The Hikelite 26 is the right one for me. Plenty of room and lite weight.

Plenty of pockets and room for my gear and clothes. It has some nice adjustments to have the pack sit right for me or my wife.