Simple yet effective. Hikelite is the ideal combination of high-performance features, durable materials and excellent value for money. Designed with everything that you need for a day’s hiking, these convenient packs come a variety of colours to suit every adventurer. Hikelite 26 features an Air Speed suspended mesh backpanel, helping to keep you cool and comfortable when you’re out for a hike. An integrated and detachable raincover hides in a pocket on the base, ready to be deployed when the weather turns nasty. Two Power Mesh pockets on the side of the pack will comfortably hold a 1L water bottle, while the upper compression strap doubles as a walking pole attachment. A removable webbing hipbelt and adjustable sternum strap help keep this pack in place and the upper scratch-free pocket provides a perfect place to store your keys, snacks and sunglasses. Hikelite 26 also features a large front shove-it pocket, perfect for storing and easily accessing a spare layer of clothing. Hikelite 26 is compatible with all Hydraulics reservoirs.
Simple yet effective. Hikelite is the ideal combination of high-performance features, durable materials and excellent value for money. Designed with everything that you need for a day’s hiking, these convenient packs come a variety of colours to suit every adventurer. Hikelite 26 features an Air Speed suspended mesh backpanel, helping to keep you cool and comfortable when you’re out for a hike. An integrated and detachable raincover hides in a pocket on the base, ready to be deployed when the weather turns nasty. Two Power Mesh pockets on the side of the pack will comfortably hold a 1L water bottle, while the upper compression strap doubles as a walking pole attachment. A removable webbing hipbelt and adjustable sternum strap help keep this pack in place and the upper scratch-free pocket provides a perfect place to store your keys, snacks and sunglasses. Hikelite 26 also features a large front shove-it pocket, perfect for storing and easily accessing a spare layer of clothing. Hikelite 26 is compatible with all Hydraulics reservoirs.
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The lowest price for Osprey Hikelite 26 Aloe Green right now is $169.95 at Paddy Pallin.
The all-time low was $156.45 on 14 May 2025 — today's price is 9% above the lowest ever. That's a little above the best price we've seen.
Prices last updated 8 Nov 2026.
Osprey Hikelite 26 Aloe Green
Simple yet effective. Hikelite is the ideal combination of high-performance features, durable materials and excellent value for money. Designed with everything that you need for a day’s hiking, these convenient packs come a variety of colours to suit every adventurer. Hikelite 26 features an Air Speed suspended mesh backpanel, helping to keep you cool and comfortable when you’re out for a hike. An integrated and detachable raincover hides in a pocket on the base, ready to be deployed when the weather turns nasty. Two Power Mesh pockets on the side of the pack will comfortably hold a 1L water bottle, while the upper compression strap doubles as a walking pole attachment. A removable webbing hipbelt and adjustable sternum strap help keep this pack in place and the upper scratch-free pocket provides a perfect place to store your keys, snacks and sunglasses. Hikelite 26 also features a large front shove-it pocket, perfect for storing and easily accessing a spare layer of clothing. Hikelite 26 is compatible with all Hydraulics reservoirs.
Simple yet effective. Hikelite is the ideal combination of high-performance features, durable materials and excellent value for money. Designed with everything that you need for a day’s hiking, these convenient packs come a variety of colours to suit every adventurer. Hikelite 26 features an Air Speed suspended mesh backpanel, helping to keep you cool and comfortable when you’re out for a hike. An integrated and detachable raincover hides in a pocket on the base, ready to be deployed when the weather turns nasty. Two Power Mesh pockets on the side of the pack will comfortably hold a 1L water bottle, while the upper compression strap doubles as a walking pole attachment. A removable webbing hipbelt and adjustable sternum strap help keep this pack in place and the upper scratch-free pocket provides a perfect place to store your keys, snacks and sunglasses. Hikelite 26 also features a large front shove-it pocket, perfect for storing and easily accessing a spare layer of clothing. Hikelite 26 is compatible with all Hydraulics reservoirs.
Last updated at 08/11/2026 20:23:20
OSP HIKELITE 26L DAYPACK ALOE GREEN OS
Free delivery between 13–19 Nov
originally posted on REI
I love Osprey products, have lots of their bags. This is a definite swing and a miss. First, the One Size designation is disappointing. With a hipbelt, they should have gone with the S/M and M/L sizing they usually do. The pack rode too high for me to even try to use the hipbelt. I'm also not a fan of hipbelts this thin, but at least it is removable. The next place they missed on are the bottom compression straps. Osprey typically makes their side pockets and straps so that you can route the straps inside the pocket (at least on every backpack I have owned from them). Not so here. They can only be routed outside the pocket, which means that when you cinch them down, you are going to lose the use of the bottom part of the pocket. Forget getting a water bottle in and ... MoreI love Osprey products, have lots of their bags. This is a definite swing and a miss. First, the One Size designation is disappointing. With a hipbelt, they should have gone with the S/M and M/L sizing they usually do. The pack rode too high for me to even try to use the hipbelt. I'm also not a fan of hipbelts this thin, but at least it is removable. The next place they missed on are the bottom compression straps. Osprey typically makes their side pockets and straps so that you can route the straps inside the pocket (at least on every backpack I have owned from them). Not so here. They can only be routed outside the pocket, which means that when you cinch them down, you are going to lose the use of the bottom part of the pocket. Forget getting a water bottle in and out while it is cinched down, the strap will always get in the way. It is too low to help hold it in, it will just assist in forcing the bottle up and out, probably to be lost on the trail. The final nail in the coffin for this pack is the pitiful size of the shove it pocket. The sidewalls only come about half way, maybe two thirds, up the sides of the front flap. I got my wind shell in there, could get a light rain jacket (think OR Helium II but no larger), but I wouldn't trust it to hold anything more than that.TL;DR - It could have been so much more, but isn't. I didn't even get the tags off it. At least it was free shipping, I'll have to return it the next time I'm at one of the stores.
originally posted on REI
I just received this pack and wanted to really like it. It is lightweight and has some nice features for a day hike. Unfortunately for a long hike in the summer putting a 3 L bladder and a lunch and light jacket it is not comfortable. By that I mean it has no hip belt and the straps when it’s heavy right on your sides and scrape them when I tried it. Also agree that it should have a mesh stuff it pocket . I think it be excellent for light weight hikes where you do not carry much weight or supplies . Certainly not good for longer hikes for me anyway. The lack of the Wider hip pocket is your’s to unacceptable for comfort on the trail with any weight. The Talon 22 is a much more viable pack than this one with my parameters.
originally posted on mec.ca
I use it as an all around bag for cycling, short day hikes, and carrying a laptop around the city. Fits 14 inch laptop but not much else maybe a small lunch container or one small jacket. The best feature is the airflow back. Feels solid and keeps the sweat off your back (note for light activities - if it is warm out or you're working hard, you'll sweat no matter what). Other great features are the compatibility with a hydration bag and built in whistle. Great build quality. Downsides are the side pockets are way too huge for most bottles and whatever you put in will fall out when you bend down. Also, the external pocket (probably) for sandals/stinky clothes is actually to small to hold much and the organizer pocket inside gets in the way if you are carrying a ... MoreI use it as an all around bag for cycling, short day hikes, and carrying a laptop around the city. Fits 14 inch laptop but not much else maybe a small lunch container or one small jacket. The best feature is the airflow back. Feels solid and keeps the sweat off your back (note for light activities - if it is warm out or you're working hard, you'll sweat no matter what). Other great features are the compatibility with a hydration bag and built in whistle. Great build quality. Downsides are the side pockets are way too huge for most bottles and whatever you put in will fall out when you bend down. Also, the external pocket (probably) for sandals/stinky clothes is actually to small to hold much and the organizer pocket inside gets in the way if you are carrying a laptop. I can't wait to use this bag on a trip as a carry on.
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Depth | 51 CM |
| Height | 25.5H CM |
| Width | 31W CM |
| Weight | 1.74 LBS |
OSP HIKELITE 26L DAYPACK ALOE GREEN OS
Free delivery between 13–19 Nov
I love Osprey products, have lots of their bags. This is a definite swing and a miss. First, the One Size designation is disappointing. With a hipbelt, they should have gone with the S/M and M/L sizing they usually do. The pack rode too high for me to even try to use the hipbelt. I'm also not a fan of hipbelts this thin, but at least it is removable. The next place they missed on are the bottom compression straps. Osprey typically makes their side pockets and straps so that you can route the straps inside the pocket (at least on every backpack I have owned from them). Not so here. They can only be routed outside the pocket, which means that when you cinch them down, you are going to lose the use of the bottom part of the pocket. Forget getting a water bottle in and ... MoreI love Osprey products, have lots of their bags. This is a definite swing and a miss. First, the One Size designation is disappointing. With a hipbelt, they should have gone with the S/M and M/L sizing they usually do. The pack rode too high for me to even try to use the hipbelt. I'm also not a fan of hipbelts this thin, but at least it is removable. The next place they missed on are the bottom compression straps. Osprey typically makes their side pockets and straps so that you can route the straps inside the pocket (at least on every backpack I have owned from them). Not so here. They can only be routed outside the pocket, which means that when you cinch them down, you are going to lose the use of the bottom part of the pocket. Forget getting a water bottle in and out while it is cinched down, the strap will always get in the way. It is too low to help hold it in, it will just assist in forcing the bottle up and out, probably to be lost on the trail. The final nail in the coffin for this pack is the pitiful size of the shove it pocket. The sidewalls only come about half way, maybe two thirds, up the sides of the front flap. I got my wind shell in there, could get a light rain jacket (think OR Helium II but no larger), but I wouldn't trust it to hold anything more than that.TL;DR - It could have been so much more, but isn't. I didn't even get the tags off it. At least it was free shipping, I'll have to return it the next time I'm at one of the stores.
I just received this pack and wanted to really like it. It is lightweight and has some nice features for a day hike. Unfortunately for a long hike in the summer putting a 3 L bladder and a lunch and light jacket it is not comfortable. By that I mean it has no hip belt and the straps when it’s heavy right on your sides and scrape them when I tried it. Also agree that it should have a mesh stuff it pocket . I think it be excellent for light weight hikes where you do not carry much weight or supplies . Certainly not good for longer hikes for me anyway. The lack of the Wider hip pocket is your’s to unacceptable for comfort on the trail with any weight. The Talon 22 is a much more viable pack than this one with my parameters.
I use it as an all around bag for cycling, short day hikes, and carrying a laptop around the city. Fits 14 inch laptop but not much else maybe a small lunch container or one small jacket. The best feature is the airflow back. Feels solid and keeps the sweat off your back (note for light activities - if it is warm out or you're working hard, you'll sweat no matter what). Other great features are the compatibility with a hydration bag and built in whistle. Great build quality. Downsides are the side pockets are way too huge for most bottles and whatever you put in will fall out when you bend down. Also, the external pocket (probably) for sandals/stinky clothes is actually to small to hold much and the organizer pocket inside gets in the way if you are carrying a ... MoreI use it as an all around bag for cycling, short day hikes, and carrying a laptop around the city. Fits 14 inch laptop but not much else maybe a small lunch container or one small jacket. The best feature is the airflow back. Feels solid and keeps the sweat off your back (note for light activities - if it is warm out or you're working hard, you'll sweat no matter what). Other great features are the compatibility with a hydration bag and built in whistle. Great build quality. Downsides are the side pockets are way too huge for most bottles and whatever you put in will fall out when you bend down. Also, the external pocket (probably) for sandals/stinky clothes is actually to small to hold much and the organizer pocket inside gets in the way if you are carrying a laptop. I can't wait to use this bag on a trip as a carry on.
I got this pack to use for work when I’m riding the bus. I’ve also used it for some short day hikes. It’s a great pack! I can stuff it completely full and it still feels so light! The back area is very well ventilated so I don’t get overheated. It keeps my iPad protected, holds a bladder if I need it, and has so much room! Love the rain cower as well.
Many great features but several really annoying things as well!The compression straps are a disaster! The upper ones are totally in the way every time you go to put something in, or take something out. Manoeuvring the zip sliders past them, and stowing bulky items is crazy with them done up. I rapidly undid them and tied them back out of the way - where they will stay. The ‘stow it pocket is still totally functional with them out of the way.The lower compression straps are also total disasters! I always carry my water bottle(s) on the outside of my pack as experience has shown that doing so avoids potential flooding in the pack! I am also not interested in hydration packs. I bought this pack because it had 2 good side pockets. Put a rigid bottle in there, bend ... MoreMany great features but several really annoying things as well!The compression straps are a disaster! The upper ones are totally in the way every time you go to put something in, or take something out. Manoeuvring the zip sliders past them, and stowing bulky items is crazy with them done up. I rapidly undid them and tied them back out of the way - where they will stay. The ‘stow it pocket is still totally functional with them out of the way.The lower compression straps are also total disasters! I always carry my water bottle(s) on the outside of my pack as experience has shown that doing so avoids potential flooding in the pack! I am also not interested in hydration packs. I bought this pack because it had 2 good side pockets. Put a rigid bottle in there, bend over and - hey presto! - the bottle falls out. Same with squash able bottles if they are full. I found that by expelling some water or air, and cinching up the strap it usually stays in but not always. As luck would have it the pull ring on the zip slider fits nicely over the neck of the bottle and that holds it in. This is not possible for 2 bottles though. So - why? why? why did they put that strap so low? Near the top of the pocket would be perfect.I think these straps are totally redundant and are purely a ‘look good’ design feature.Then there’s the positioning of the ‘sternum strap’. I am tall and with the sternum strap slid to its maximum low point it still nearly throttles me! I have to lower it by pulling the pack higher, and thus tighter, onto my shoulders. OK, but now the waist strap is way above my waist, and not useable.Pity about these complaints and it just reinforces for me against buying such things sight unseen.
I originally got this pack with the intent of shoving it through a dry hatch and taking it some combination of kayaking/hiking/camping. I have yet to implement my grand plans, but I have taken this pack hiking on several occasions and used it as my only bag (carry on) on a week long work-related trip. It's astonishing how much you can cram in this pack.On top of that, it's reasonably comfortable, and the waist strap is long enough for those with less-than-flat stomachs. The shoulder straps are wide enough and constructed well enough not to dig in even with a decent amount of weight in the pack, and the way it lies on the back is comfortable.I'd say this is a reasonably good pack for an average or slightly above average sized human and has enough space for a week ... MoreI originally got this pack with the intent of shoving it through a dry hatch and taking it some combination of kayaking/hiking/camping. I have yet to implement my grand plans, but I have taken this pack hiking on several occasions and used it as my only bag (carry on) on a week long work-related trip. It's astonishing how much you can cram in this pack.On top of that, it's reasonably comfortable, and the waist strap is long enough for those with less-than-flat stomachs. The shoulder straps are wide enough and constructed well enough not to dig in even with a decent amount of weight in the pack, and the way it lies on the back is comfortable.I'd say this is a reasonably good pack for an average or slightly above average sized human and has enough space for a week of hotel travel or for maybe a few days hiking, especially if you're not alone and can split shared gear and supplies between people.The only downside I've found is that it's definitely very much designed for people within a standard deviation of average height and build. My fiancee, who is a foot shorter than me, finds it a bit too tall though and says it digs into her lower back a bit, so maybe miss this one if you're fairly short. Also, I'm a little on the heavy side and am not exactly of narrow build, but were I much heavier, the waist strap would be too short to use.
I don't usually write reviews, but it looks like this daypack is suffering from a lack of them!I've been using this for a couple of months now, mainly on my daily commute to work by bike or train. Plenty of room for lunch, a thermos, water bottle, spare set of clothes for the gym, and climbing shoes/chalk bag. I like that the mesh pockets on the sides aren't strictly tight for the use of water bottles; tossing a carabiner on my water bottle keeps it from falling out and the other pocket has enough space to jam a chalk bag in.It would be nice if the outer stuff pocket was made of mesh, but it currently keeps my climbing shoes snug and secure as can be. Don't think I'd put anything larger than a light outer shell back there, otherwise.I can't speak to the ... MoreI don't usually write reviews, but it looks like this daypack is suffering from a lack of them!I've been using this for a couple of months now, mainly on my daily commute to work by bike or train. Plenty of room for lunch, a thermos, water bottle, spare set of clothes for the gym, and climbing shoes/chalk bag. I like that the mesh pockets on the sides aren't strictly tight for the use of water bottles; tossing a carabiner on my water bottle keeps it from falling out and the other pocket has enough space to jam a chalk bag in.It would be nice if the outer stuff pocket was made of mesh, but it currently keeps my climbing shoes snug and secure as can be. Don't think I'd put anything larger than a light outer shell back there, otherwise.I can't speak to the durability of the material yet, but this review would definitely change if the pack wears out soon. As of right now, it doesn't seem cheap so much as it does prioritize lightweight/thin materials. If future iterations of this pack stuck with Osprey's typically robust materials, I'd think that a wise call on their part.The back suspension has no squeaking yet at all, nor do I think that will start up. Having it suspended off of my back is great for cycling or longer hikes, reducing what would usually be unbearable sweating to something manageable.Over all, mighty pleased with this pack as a flexible commuter option that easily works for day hikes. If it wears out quickly, this review will be adjusted.
I am sublimating my COVID cabin fever by loading up on gear. This pack caught my eye locally, but they did not have the gray/yellow combo I wanted; giving me the opportunity to patronize Backcountry as I would always prefer to do, Here's what I like about this pack: First, the Airspeed suspension is the best in class for keeping your back cool. Second, I like the rigid frame of this pack, so it doesn't collapse on itself if not completely full. Third, the "size" fits on my back perfectly = not too big and not too small. Fourth, as another poster below noted, this pack holds a lot for its 26L stated size. Fifth, while some people might wish the front "shove it" pocket was mesh, I am not a mesh fan, so I like this version just the way it is. Finally, the top pocket ... MoreI am sublimating my COVID cabin fever by loading up on gear. This pack caught my eye locally, but they did not have the gray/yellow combo I wanted; giving me the opportunity to patronize Backcountry as I would always prefer to do, Here's what I like about this pack: First, the Airspeed suspension is the best in class for keeping your back cool. Second, I like the rigid frame of this pack, so it doesn't collapse on itself if not completely full. Third, the "size" fits on my back perfectly = not too big and not too small. Fourth, as another poster below noted, this pack holds a lot for its 26L stated size. Fifth, while some people might wish the front "shove it" pocket was mesh, I am not a mesh fan, so I like this version just the way it is. Finally, the top pocket for sunnys etc is a nice feature too. People can grouse they wished it had pocket(s) on the waist belt, or a more robust bungee on the water bottle side pockets; but Hey! at $100 this is a feature-laden bargain! One final note: The pictures really don't do justice to all the nice colors of this pack. The blue is rich blue, the orange is bright safety orange and the black is a rich black with gray trim = all very nice. I just happen to like yellow, so the yellow trim on the gray model appeals to me. The interior on mine is also bright yellow, so I can see down to the bottom of the main compartment. I am delighted and think you would be too.
I bought this as a day pack for a hiking trip this summer. While light weight and feel was appealing in store, this is not a practical pack. Firstly, rain over takes up huge space in this small pack. Lucky thing it didn’t rain on my trip. After I got home, I thought I could use it as an urban carrier. No way. It is completely permeable to water. Cart your laptop at your own risk. Very poor design for small lightweight pack. Also, water bottle carrier is poorly designed (lost one on trip). Single exterior pocket is poorly designed and useless when opened on trail (you will lose contents as it flops open and size is too small. It does have good airflow and is light, but that is no consolation if it doesn’t work as a pack. Very poor introduction to Osprey. I would buy ... MoreI bought this as a day pack for a hiking trip this summer. While light weight and feel was appealing in store, this is not a practical pack. Firstly, rain over takes up huge space in this small pack. Lucky thing it didn’t rain on my trip. After I got home, I thought I could use it as an urban carrier. No way. It is completely permeable to water. Cart your laptop at your own risk. Very poor design for small lightweight pack. Also, water bottle carrier is poorly designed (lost one on trip). Single exterior pocket is poorly designed and useless when opened on trail (you will lose contents as it flops open and size is too small. It does have good airflow and is light, but that is no consolation if it doesn’t work as a pack. Very poor introduction to Osprey. I would buy something else.
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Depth | 51 CM |
| Height | 25.5H CM |
| Width | 31W CM |
| Weight | 1.74 LBS |
