Hikelite 18 Hiking Backpack , Aloe Green

This really should be a 5 rating but I chose 4 (maybe 4.9) because of one small design item. It needs another small zippered pouch on the front. Most backpacks that Ive had have three zippered compartments going from small to large. This has only two. I miss that small front one where I usually put my keys and phone. Its not a big item and I should have examined the picture more carefully. That said, the backpack is great. The straps, zippers, and material are first rate. This is the second Osprey Ive owned. My son claimed the first and after about five years he is still using it frequently.

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.

Very light and ventilated back panel. So far a great daypack!

Quality. Extremely light. Perfect for short day hike

I love this pack! Use it on my day hikes and even used it hiking to half dome. I chose this one because of the back style which is very comfortable and cooling and also because it was the only small affordable osprey I could find with trekking pole loops. Would definitely recommend!

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

Good weight for the size and frame. Could be perfect if not for two things: 1. The side pockets are too short. Using 1L Smartwater bottles, and they’re on the verge of falling out. 2. Lack of a stuff-it pocket. I feel like this is just an up-sell for the 26. For the price you’re still getting a decent pack, but it could easily be much better. The airspeed frame makes this very comfortable for day hike loads, but I ended up sticking with my shining Viper 13 I was trying to replace.

I had an Osprey daypack for several years before it got stolen. I liked it so much, I decided to replace it with the same thing. Although it is slightly different (the old one had a camel which I never used anyway), I like this new one even better. The best feature is the mesh back which creates an air pocket to reduce sweating; it also has a built-in rainfly. Every other pack I have ever owned or tried on was simply too big for me as I am under 5 tall. This one is perfect and very comfortable.

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!

Bought this for my daughter for a trip to the Ape Caves. I have Osprey mountain biking pack, hiking pack and running pack. The quality is amazing and I will always buy Osprey whenever I need a pack.