Hikelite 18 Hiking Backpack , Aloe Green

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.

I was looking for a lightweight bag with ventilation, and this is it. One superficial qualm: I wish the colors were more muted. The Kumquat Orange looks like a gentle, almost burnt orange on my browser (which I prefer), but in reality its even beyond kumquat level brightness. Hope the sun and dirt will tone it down within a couple of hikes.

Me gusto mucho este morral. El tamaño es perfecto para salidas cortas, muy cómodo para la espalda. Este morral lo utilizo para mis jornadas en campo, y me encanto. Además el producto llegó de acuerdo a las fotos y especificaciones del proveedor.

Looking for a miniature version of your Appalachian Trail backpack to use for day hikes or just to carry stuff around on a day to day basis...well, here it is.

Perfect for long hikes. Keeps your back dry and very comfortable. Straps are sturdy enough to attach your camera or other gear. I needed a backpack that was large enough for a 3-8 hour hike but light and comfortable.

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

Great for day hikes

My partner and I have done day hikes and car camping all over national parks across the country and most recently Alaska. This is the perfect pack for all your essentials. Not too big or too small, just right!

Comfortable and light. And the attached raincoat kept everything safe and dry during our inaugural hike with the pack.

The ventilated airspeed mesh backpanel really helps to keep airflow between the back and backpack. Very light weight, yet big enough to pack what is needed.