Osprey Hikelite 26L Unisex Hiking Backpack, Black

Love love love Osprey. I first got this backpack for my day hiking. I always carry a lot of water. I first thought the wire frame of the backpack was overkill... it's a small bag, why have this wiring? But realized it helps so much in preserving how it bounces around on your back. It holds it still so there's no sloshing around or jerking you off balance. Love the deep side pockets. I thought it wouldn't hold my large water bottle but it's perfect. Holds keys and other loose items safely too in the netting. My only wish is that it had another smaller front pocket instead of just the top pocket and the one large main pocket.

All of the technical goodies you need, none of the junk you don't. The backsystem is great and gives ample ventilation. Built in rainfly is an excellent plus. Perfect for dayhiking when you need to take food and some extra layers. The inside seam taping is also light grey, like the straps, NOT the blue in the pictures.

*received March 2025* I will update review if I find problems. But so far, this seems to be a great quality bag. It is what I wanted. The size is great for me and I love the color. What I was looking for was the breathable part that is on your back. I am super excited to try this out. So far it seems comfortable and lightweight, as I was hoping.

I bought this pack for my daughter. She loves that it is lightweight. She can carry a lot of things in it. It distributes the weight evenly. She has taken it on day hikes, and weekend hikes. She also uses it as a carry-on when she flies.

Great Backpack

Overall great bag. Perfect for a day hike. May or May not be able to pull off commuter or overnight duties depending on your needs as it's clearly hike first.+Nice color. The steel blue accents give it a pop without being overdone.+Feels sturdy with the suspension frame but still fairly light and comfortable.+The zipper pulls are smooth and easy to use.+Side pockets are tall and fit my 750ml camelbak bottle. But looks like it will fit oversized Nalgenes as well.+Pole loops work well and when poles are inserted it holds the bag up.+The small zip pocket is right at the top of the bag close to the back. Its positioned so you can reach behind your head, find the pull and grab what you need.+I liked how the compression straps cinched the load down to frame and we're spaced in an easy way that didn't interfere with opening the main compartment.-Lack of extra pockets or organization. It's a rucksack, but I felt it could use another pocket.-Stuff pocket isn't mesh and needs to cinched down with the compression straps to secure.- Proprietary reservoir holder. I made it work with my 2L camelback anchor style reservoir. It may not for other types.

This is a great bag!

The media could not be loaded. My fiancé and I did a full week’s worth of hiking in Chattanooga TN and we both used this exact bag. These bags were extremely comfortable and durable. I loved the fact it had the outside pocket for shoes or a sweater, I personally used that pocket multiple times. The straps were super comfortable and I’m picky about textures and things like that. It also has a smaller top pocket which I used for my lip balm and phone. The back part as well is netted and intentionally leaves some space between your back and the backpack so your back isn’t drenched in sweat. It absolutely POURED on us at one point and the added rain cover was so extremely convenient. They are pretty lightweight as well. The performance of these bags was top tier and it was a great value for the cost. We would totally repurchase these bags.