Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.

Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Columbia
Name Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 26L 16L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 7 x 9.88 x 17
Weight (lb) 1.6 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color 5 colors and patterns Ancient Fossil/Cordovan
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 2, 2012
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Removable webbing hipbelt
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel Foam padded back
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Internal / External Frame LightWire internal frame
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83. It's made of 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow and is available in 5 colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 7 x 9.88 x 17 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs 0.7lb 0.7oz pounds and is available in Ancient Fossil/Cordovan.