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. 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. With plenty of pockets, there is room for a map, your phone and wallet, and everything else you could need for day out and about. Per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) are a family of human-made, fluorine-containing chemicals.

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™). Designed for life on the move, the Hikelite has an Airspeed™ trampoline backsystem, a lightweight peripheral frame and adjustable hip and sternum straps. Spacer mesh is placed over die-cut foam on the shoulder straps to provide more breathable, comfortable contact points, padded nicely to stop them from digging in. For some technical faults on products that may need specialist testing, please note that we may need to send the item to the original supplier or a fully certified testing company to seek an independent and professional assessment; this process can take up to four weeks.There aren’t many manufacturers that are confident enough to offer a ‘ reasonable lifetime‘ guarantee and from my experience of Osprey, their gear really is built to last – giving you many years of great performance. This adds simplicity to the design but means the zip is exposed and vulnerable to water seeping in during rain. I have always used my either my 35litre or 30litre backpacks for day hikes, but had come to the realisation that actually, they are probably a bit too large for my needs, so at 26litres, the new Osprey Hikelite backpack sounded ideal and I was keen to head for the hills to test it out. AS A YOUNG BOY GROWING UP IN OREGON, Mike found himself unsatisfied with the poor fit of his backpacking equipment.

Inside the main compartment is an sleeve for a hydration bladder with a central hole for the tube so that you can run it down either arm strap both of which have two elasticated loops to feed the tube through. With an integrated detachable raincover, internal hydration sleeve and an adjustable sternum strap with whistle, this rucksack will have you well prepared for all your hiking adventures. The main feature is the ventilated back where the actual pack is kept away from your back by a taut mesh tensioned on a strong metal wire frame.Ever since my son Ethan was born around eight months ago, my number of multi-day camping trips has reduced, opting more frequently for day walks instead. If you reject certain cookies or similar technologies, this may result in the display of less relevant content or some functions of our services may not be available. 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. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

Despite this she used the outdoors and healing power of nature to aid her recovery and she continues to spend time outdoors whenever she can. I’ve taken the HikeLite 26 on a couple of hundred miles of solo greenway walking, in addition to some hikes with friends in the Belfast hills and Mournes.The removable rain cover fits neatly into a zipped pocket at the bottom and uses an environmentally friendly treatment for its water repellency. Next weekend I’m due to use it on a three way hike on the Burren Way, so will be in a position to comment further on usage for longer spells. It has a slim profile which lends itself well to city use, or passing through town on your way to/from a hike. My usual water flask kept falling out until I devised a way of attaching it to the top straps of the bag to keep it in place. Both the main body of the pack and the accents are made with bluesign® approved 100D recycled high-tenacity bird eye nylon.