Osprey Hikelite 18L Unisex Hiking Backpack, Escapade GreenBluesignBluesignBluesign

Most comfortable pack I have ever owned. I do not even feel it. I am 5’5”

Perfect size for a day pack. Good quality

Lightweight with plenty of storage and comfortable to wear.

I was looking for a lightweight backpack for short summer hikes and also for essentials on day tours when traveling. I am 74 and was an avid backpacker and still have many packs from day packs to top-rated expedition packs. So, I've used many and have put many miles on the trails and vacation tours. This pack is light weight because it doesn't have lots of "organizer" packets and sections which equals more fabric and possibly more zippers. Just use some ultra-light mesh stuff saks to organize. But the truly great tradeoff (manufacturing cost) is the very breathable mesh panel that is taught tight enough to bend the internal stays in the pack and hold it off your back. Wow, it feels so light and (especially on hot days) incredibly ventilated for your back- wow!

Having the mesh frame that holds this off your back is great. It is, one of the lowest cost pack that have this. As a result they had to cut costs somewhere so it is a very basic pack..Basically one big open pocket and a small zippered pocket for a phone or what ever. Thats it. In the big pocket is a small spot to hold a hydration bladder which is nice and if your not using the bladder is could act as another pocket. It also has 2 stretch pockets on the side for water bottles or what ever. It is big enough for my 15" laptop to fit in it so that is good for traveling. What i wish it had lower compression straps...it has 2 upper ones...also some more inner pockets or another zip pocket accessible from the outside. Overall a great, very light pack with a few exceptions.

Color is beautiful, size is perfect, price is high but it is Osprey. Quality is great. Would definitely recommend.

Great for day trips

Bought for small day hikes and bag is amazing. Color is great. I have other Osprey bags and have good luck with all of them. They have all held up great and expect the same from this unit.