Hikelite 18 Hiking Backpack , Aloe Green

Great for day hikes

This is a great, high-quality, lightweight backpack.

Nice for everyday use. Like that it has a removable waist strap. I removed mine as its not really needed on this small pack. Much tidier without it.

Lives up to my expectations. Used it as a carry on to Oahu and the Big Island. Then used it on day hikes in and around town and beaches. The frame is really awesome and my back didn’t get all sweaty. Only complaint, though minor, I wish it had an additional zippered pocket to keep thing separated. I’m glad I bought it. By the way, I got it on Amazon Warehouse. Condition listed as Very Good...item came brand new with tags still attached. Saved over $30 from regular amazon.

I purchased this pack for use at Disney World initially and thought it would be perfect for short hikes or to leave in the back of the Jeep for whenever I need to make a quick trip through the woods for the perfect picture. My camera fit perfectly with a rain coat and I had room for the $2 refill popcorn bucket too. The first day there, this past Saturday, it rained while we were at Animal Kingdom, I debated leaving the camera behind, the rain was forecast to clear up by noon and I really wanted some pictures of the Pandora area, since the bag had the rain cover I went ahead and packed the camera. During the rain I opened the bag a couple time (while inside) to check that things were dry and all looked good. Mid to late morning the rain cleared out and I was ready to take some pictures. I reached in, grabbed the camera and the side of the camera facing down was dripping wet. I looked in the bag and there was standing water. I pulled off the rain proof cover and water fell out. My Nikon d750 is trashed and didn’t have the camera for our big trip. The cover fits snuggly around the back and sides of the bag, but does not provide any protection between your back and the bag. Rain must have funneled down my back and into the bottom of the rain cover collecting on the pocket it forms. I think the inside of the bag would have been drier if I did not use the cover and water should shed or drain off. Maybe it’s my fault for not thinking the mechanics of the rain cover through. This bag, with the rain cover, is in no way waterproof and should not be used in wet weather with contents that must remain dry.

This is a good bag, works well and is durable. Very comfortable. All the space you would need for an all day hike or day out with the kids.

Great pack, perfect size for day hiking. Room for a 3L water bladder (not included) and a decent number of items in various pouches. Appreciate the thoughtfulness of details such as the built-in safety whistle, non-scratch pouch for your phone, and the built-in rain pouch has already been a blessing on the trail!

The internal frame is a unique feature for a day-hike size pack and really makes this pack easy to wear all day without being uncomfortable.

Used this during a recent stay in Banff NP and couldn’t have been happier with my purchase.

Overall impressed with the pack. Great for day trips.