Osprey Hikelite 28L Hiking Backpack

Whether your day hikes take you on casual outings or serious adventures, this simple, high-performance 28-litre hiking pack is up to the task.

Crafted with 210D recycled nylon, the Hikelite 28L backpack is highly reliable for day hikes and walks alike. The material is durable against possible snags and is bluesign® approved, providing long-lasting sustainability. With a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish added, rain and poor weather are effectively blocked from entering time and time again. While the finish will protect you from light rain, be prepared for heavy downfall, with a waterproof rain cover included in the bag, slip it on for effective waterproofing. To protect your back and shoulders, Airspeed Suspension has been utilised with the back panel, where a mesh trampoline has been added to cushion the back but still allow great air circulation in between you and the backpack, paired with a LightWire peripheral frame, the mesh has tension applied to it for better support no matter the weight. To clip the back support together is a sternum strap with an added rescue whistle for emergencies, and a ErgoPull Hipbelt, with built in, easy to reach pockets and padding to support heavy loads and promote stability.

The main compartment has a dual-zip entrance that opens wide, allowing you to easily locate items within or add large items to the bag with ease. Within the main back zip pocket of the pack is an internal sleeve for a hydration system, you can easily slip a hydration system into this and thread out with a hose routing port and hydraclip for simple hydration. A smaller top zip pocket has been added for valuables and small essentials while also featuring a key clip to prevent panic caused by missing keys after a long hike. Down either side of the bag are two stretch pockets for water bottles, which are within reach without removing the bag and losing momentum, while a third stretch pocket sits on the front of the bag for stuffing jackets quickly away. To prevent unwanted bounce, the bag has upper and lower compression straps that can be pulled tight to hold items in place. Finally, trekking pole loops have been added to the exterior when poles are not in use and a light loop on the front when hiking in low-light conditions to improve visibility.