Rather than a webbed pouch or zipped compartment, this is a pocket which is held in place by two compression straps.

There are now many different types of materials and products made from waste that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. Our organic dyes and pigments are mostly bio-sourced, our clothing is PFC free, and our fabrics are Bluesign® or Oeko-Tex® certified.Designed to fit everything you need for a day’s hike/ride/run it has simple easy to use storage with space to stash your valuables (scratch-free pocket), additional layers (shove-it pocket) and water bottles/snack bars (Powermesh pockets™). No matter your daily destination, If you're looking for a simple pack that provides excellent comfort, incredible ventilation, and added features like an integrated rain cover for less than bluebird days, the Hike lite 26 is the right pack for you.

Both the main body of the pack and the accents are made with bluesign® approved 100D recycled high-tenacity bird eye nylon. The outer material of the Osprey Hikelite 26 is made from a mix of 100 D Mini Diamond Shadow Nylon and 500 D Packcloth Nylon and impresses with its water-repellent character. I felt the backpack held my walking poles well thanks to the two sets of straps, including the ones right at the top that also keep the large front pocket closed (and my water bottle in place). The main compartment is hydration compatible, or you can use the bladder slot for a laptop if you’re using it to commute.Patagonia first made a fleece from recycled plastic bottles in 1993, since then more and more brands have been ‘recycling rubbish’ to make the high-performance clothing and equipment that we all love to rely on in the outdoors. Our expertise in designing backpacks that fit every shape, size and gender dates back to 1974, when Osprey was founded on designing custom packs for mountaineers headed to the Sierra. The cover comes stashed inside a zipped pocket at the pack's base to keep it out of sight but easy to access quickly. Because we want to leave the decision of how you want to use our offers to you, you can control the use of certain types of cookies or similar technologies. If you do not enable these cookies or similar technologies, you will receive less relevant content / advertising tailored to your interests.

The Hikelite 26 has a traditional panel loader design and a zip that leads you to the main compartment, which has plenty of room for lunch, extra layers and other essentials you usually take for a day on the hill. However for less windy conditions the rain cover does keep the pack and contents dry and I find the cover useful as something to pull out and sit on when its not being used as a rain cover.Whether you're a casual or experienced hiker, the light and streamlined Hikelite 26-litre daypack combines essential features and quality construction with the impeccable ventilation that AirSpeed ™ has to offer. This helps to prevent the excessive back sweating and bad posture you can get with packs which hug the back too closely. If you want to get an overall picture of the design of several models from the same manufacturer, a look at the other Osprey hiking backpacks is a good option. She has hiked, cycled, climbed, scrambled, trekked, ambled, and swum all over the UK and further afield. The ventilated back system works well at keeping the wearer from overheating, but is sufficiently low profile that it doesn’t interfere with the overall balance of the pack.

A tensioned mesh backpanel keeps the weight off your back, enabling highly ventilated carrying comfort. bluesign® is a system that provides safer and more sustainable environments for people to work in and everyone to live in. Although I usually go for bright colours, I really liked the muted grey colour of the backpack and especially like the vibrant yellow accent colour used for the straps.

Whether you're just getting started or an experienced climber, whatever your adventure needs, we have the gear. A tensioned mesh back panel keeps up airflow between the pack and your back and the minimalist design provides easy use. An integrated and detachable raincover hides in a pocket on the base, ready to be deployed when the weather turns nasty. The pack has an unusual wrap around zip opening at the top that extends down the sides to access the single compartment inside. The Airspeed™ Suspension Backpanel features 3D-tensioned breathable mesh to provide a more supportive fit while enhancing airflow and ventilation to prevent sweat and moisture build-up underneath the backpack contact points.