Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack is that the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has Rain Cover (Integrated raincover ) while the Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack
Category Hiking Womens
Sub Category Daypack Backpacking
Capacity (L) 26L 64L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 33.46 x 14.96 x 15.75
Weight (lb) 1.6 4.4
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow 100D X 630D Nylon Dobby
Color 5 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 2, 2012 August 15, 2015
Rating 4.7 4.9
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Sternum strap with integrated safety whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt Fit-on-the-Fly hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top loading access
External Pockets Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets Front stretch mesh pocket and 2 stretch mesh side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole attachment Web attachment points, dual ice tool loops, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, integrated FlapJacket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Removable webbing hipbelt Removable sleeping pad straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel Innovative AntiGravity suspension
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame LightWire internal frame LightWire-tensioned, full peripheral frame comfortably transfers pack load
Ventilated Back Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Backpacking 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 Osprey Aura AG 65 Womens Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 64L with a size of 33.46 x 14.96 x 15.75 inches. Constructed from 100D X 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 4.4 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.