Hikelite 18 Hiking Backpack , Aloe Green

Very light and ventilated back panel. So far a great daypack!

Best purchase I made all year

A small backpack very comfortable and functional

I didnt know what to expect from this bag. This is my first hiking backpack and I love it! Its very slim but it fits a lot of stuff. I use this as my daily commuter bag. The side pockets expand nicely for my water bottle. The smaller pocket in the front i use for my keys and earbuds. Anything that I need quick, easy access to. The bigger pocket fits whatever I want. I eventually want to see if I can add a pair of shoes. Since I take public transpo to work, I walk a lot and want to wear my sneakers and put my work shoes in the bag. I dont think I could fit a pair of boots. I love the rain protector thats included but havent had to use it yet.

Love how it has an internal frame and doesn’t rub on my back, eliminating back sweat. So comfortable I forget I’m wearing it. Lightweight and durable. I’m so happy with my purchase!

If youre looking for a pack purely for hitting the trail for the day, look no further. You can easily use this for an entire sunrise to sunset hike if you pack light enough. I used it on a couple of day hikes over the weekend and I was very impressed by the frame and suspension system. The pack is made of high quality yet lightweight material. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a solid hiking backpack in this volume range.

Used this during a recent stay in Banff NP and couldn’t have been happier with my purchase.

Good weight for the size and frame. Could be perfect if not for two things: 1. The side pockets are too short. Using 1L Smartwater bottles, and they’re on the verge of falling out. 2. Lack of a stuff-it pocket. I feel like this is just an up-sell for the 26. For the price you’re still getting a decent pack, but it could easily be much better. The airspeed frame makes this very comfortable for day hike loads, but I ended up sticking with my shining Viper 13 I was trying to replace.

This pack it perfect, except for one problem-where the mesh back covers the frame at the bottom corners, it causes pilling on T-shirts. I tried sewing up some pieces to fit over the straps and cover the corners, it’s not super classy but gets the job done - it’s just a shame that that was necessary.

I like this bag and I’m pretty picky when it comes to bags and function. This is high quality and looks good.