Customer Reviews Osprey Hikelite 18

Fits my coat fire starter food and more perfect for day hikes and biking

I didnt realize that the water reservoir didnt come with it, which was a bit disappointing, but other than that its great! I recommend it

I haven't had the opportunity to take it out on a hike yet. That said, I love how it fits, how light it is and the frame structure, which I'm sure will make it more comfortable and breath better when hiking on hot days. I'll be taking it on a 2 day hike in Joshua Tree National Park in about 6 weeks.

Very happy with the bag

The Hikelite 18 is incredible for travel, day hikes, daily commuting via bike, and more. It fits under an airplane seat, has hydration bladder capability for day hikes, includes a chest and waist strap to secure the bag to you when biking, and it is the perfect size. I cannot recommend this pack enough.

The Hikelite 18 is perfect for me, no downsides! Fits my Apple M2 16" (someone wrote it doesn't fit their 14" laptop) with no need for sleeve as it is protected by the wire frame.... plus small photography drone + controller + 3 batteries in a Solo rectangular gear pack (looks like softside lunch box), Hikelite is great for day-trekking photo shoots. The whole Hikelite 18 then drops perfectly into an Eddie Bauer 22" rolling half-hardshell duffel for all-in-one travel (dusty busrides on dirt roads). Before boarding aircraft I take out the Hikelite to easily fit underseat (and use laptop), while the now-shrunken duffel can fit in limited overhead bin space.

Love the light weight frame in this pack. Keeps my back cool and supported

After only a few hikes, I can say its a great pack for day hiking! It doesnt get too hot with the mesh back panel, and access to water and small pocket items is good.

Bought this last year for a trip and so glad I did. It help up two water bottles, jackets, and a bunch of snacks. I also got a great deal because it was on sale. Very sturdy and love the breathable backing so you don't easily sweat during hot muggy days. I can fit a tablet, but it was too small for my 14" laptop. All in all, great backpack for day travel or a personal item to carry and fits nicely under the seat cabin on the plane.

Excellent product. Incredibly light despite the wire frame. I never carried backpacks on our hikes as I hate a sweaty back. Have used it on long hikes on back to back days in the Swiss Alps, both sunny warm days, and forgot I was carrying a backpack, no sweaty back. Found myself bragging to my wife about finding the product.

Great little pack!

I love this pack! I needed a new daypack for doing some fieldwork in Namibia, and if you know anything about Namibia, its known for its heat. I needed a pack that could fit the basics including a first aid kit, rain jacket, 2L of water, snacks, flashlights, a camera, and other research gear but also not cling to my back and make me all sweaty as I hiked through thick bush in the Namibian sun. The Hikelite 18 was perfect for my needs! It was just the right size and the mesh backing allowed amazing airflow to keep me cool.

I love my Hilekite I am taking her to El Camino de Santiago in Spain next week. I will carry my daily essentials. I love that she has a built in rain cover, so handy!

Love it!! Great quality and functionality - and with that a great companion for our hikes.

I purchased this pack for a 10 day trip to the Utah parks. It was absolutely perfect! I used it as a carryon for my flight and was easily able to put it under the seat in front of me. I purchased a 3L water bladder that fit perfectly in the designated pocket with the tube coming through the space in the back, going through the loops in the front, and easily attaching in the front with the magnet. It was lightweight and extremely comfortable and the weight in the pack was evenly distributed. The ventilated Airspeed backpanel kept me comfortable and prevented a sweaty back. I didn't have any of the pilling of my shirts, as other reviewers mentioned. I used the small zipper compartment for snacks, lipbalm, cellphone, etc. I didn't need to use the rain cover, but knowing it was there was another benefit. It is really well made and Osprey's warranty and customer service (should I ever need it) is an extra plus.

This bag could be perfect for Disney or day hikes if they can fix some major issues. First the mesh will cause your shirt fabric to pill. This is very frustrating as it damages your clothes. Side pockets are not good a securing anything as there is no way to sinch the top. If you set the bag down everything will fall out. The main storage area could use some additional pockets to help organize smaller items. Last con is I am tall and the waist belt would line up above by belly button with the shoulder straps all the way out. The bag is light and the ventilation works very well. Overall I would not suggest this pack because of the issue with it damaging clothes.

I bought this Hikelite 18 with promoted price and then used it for hiking Camelback Mountain , it was a very comfortable bag, amazing!

I have had this bag for over 2 weeks and I use it for everything. Cycling, commute to the gym,speed skating, and for urban hiking. The bag is comfortable I don't have anything negative to say only wish they of thought of something to hold night lights for night walking.

Awesome little pack, super comfortable! Just the right size for a day hike, fits lunch, extra layers, water bladder, and my DSLR camera. I've used it for about 3 years for day hikes as well as to take climbing. Not too easy to travel with since the frame is a tad longer than under an airplane seat and I can't fit my laptop in it. Otherwise its great! I just bought the Sirrus because after long enough I want a slightly larger pack now that I've got more gear but this has served me well for a long while.

I find the pack ok. the good: suspended back panel is great, comfortable chest and waist straps, appreciate the sunglass pocket the bad, if I put items in the side mesh pockets it is likely to fall out; Ive had keys, chapstick everything go flying out when hopping over wet areas during hikes; would be nice if they cinched tight or had a strap; also I find it difficult to load, its narrow and deep, also next time I would get something that lets me access small items easier; like phone or chapstick; which if I place in the side pockets are at risk for falling out

It is the perfect day pack for anyone who likes to use their own pouches (like me) for things that they carry every day. It doesn't have much organization options so don't get this one if that is what you need. I just toss in my own 3 little pouches and everything is organized perfectly for me. There is still room for a jacket, hat and gloves if needed and there is a little quick access pocket, too. The pack cinches down really well and the back panel and suspension system is the best that there is and actually sweat-proof. It is also really lite weight and I love the orange color. Love it!

I had read previous comments about this pack causing shirt pilling on cotton, dry fit and wear on a rain jacket. I thought maybe it was just how the pack fitted the individual so I went ahead and purchased this pack. Pack is well made, the suspension causing it to not lay directly on your back is fabulous and a lot cooler. However, I don't know if I will use this pack again. Which stinks because I love the design and color. But I can't overlook it destroying my clothes. It caused severe pilling on every cotton shirt I wore, and the two days I carried it I was wearing brand new shirts. Very disappointed in this design flaw and wouldn't recommend buying this if you care about your clothing.

The best backpack

I love this backpack

The best part is the mesh panel. Perfect if you hate a sweaty back. The side pockets work great for extra water and electrolytes. Only down side is that the waist straps don't have side pockets, but you get over it.