Hikelite 18L Backpack
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Why We Like Osprey Hikelite 18L Backpack
Getting outside for a day hike doesn't mean we need to weigh ourselves down. The Osprey Hikelite 18 Backpack provides just enough room for our vitals without breaking our back—and without breaking our bank account. With 18 liters of space, we've got room for our rain shell, a warm layer, and lunch, and the hydration-compatible pouch can hold up to a three-liter reservoir. With its minimalist design and well-ventilated back panel, it's a lightweight choice for hikers, travelers, and everyday commuters.
Details
- Lightweight day pack for day hikes and casual use
- High-denier nylon for durability and abrasion-resistance
- PFAS-free DWR sheds light rain and snow
- Airspeed suspension keeps weight off our back for ventilation
- Dual compression side straps to secure our load
- Trekking pole attachments for easy access to poles
- Raincover included stores easily at base of the pack
- Light hipbelt is removable for more casual wear
- Item #OSPZ1GE
- Responsible Collection
- [fabric] bluesign®️ APPROVED, Recycled/Repurposed
- Material
- 100D recycled nylon, PFAS-free DWR coating
- Volume
- 18L
- Shoulder Straps
- yes
- Waist Belt
- removable
- Access
- panel-loading
- Pockets
- 1 zippered main, 2 mesh side, 1 bottom (raincover),
- Laptop Sleeve
- no
- Activity
- hiking, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 24 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 27, 2025
I have used my new
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used my new hike and I’m thrilled with it. The slight increase in capacity from my previous hike is useful. The frame which has been tradition to Osprey works well for me in the heat.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
June 5, 2025
Great pack but the sternum
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great pack but the sternum strap is still a questionable design and will likely eventually fail.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
May 7, 2025
Great for air circulation! Frame
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great for air circulation! Frame distributes weight to hips rather than all the weight on shoulders. would like to have more small compartments in main storage area its a five star other than that
Originally reviewed on Osprey
April 21, 2025
Great Day Pack
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
You can wear this all day and never know its there. Very high quality. The bottle pockets need to be a bit deeper, though. I pack it in my luggage for day trips abroad.
February 19, 2025
Best bag for day hikes
Fits my coat fire starter food and more perfect for day hikes and biking
Originally reviewed on Osprey
February 5, 2025
I didn’t realize that the
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I didn’t realize that the water reservoir didn’t come with it, which was a bit disappointing, but other than that it’s great! I recommend it
Originally reviewed on Osprey
January 28, 2025
I haven't had the opportunity
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
October 11, 2024
The best backpack I have ever owned
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.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
September 22, 2024
Mine has a loop handle..... I put large S-biner to hang Hikelite on thick stall doors
Someone wrote that the Hikelite is lacking a handle loop. IDK, mine has one. As I do with all my backpacks, I put a large S-biner on it, so I can hang it, it even hooks over 40 cm thick stall doors so I don't have to set my pack down. I also riveted thick vinyl sheeting on bottom so that it can be set down on icky bathrooms or muddy ground..... Osprey take note! Bottom of packs should have waterproof vinyl sheet!
Originally reviewed on Osprey
September 22, 2024
Great for travel and business mix!!!
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.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
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This product can expose you to chemicals including N,N-Dimethylformamide which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.