Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack is that the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories) while the Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack does not.

Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack
Category Hiking Carry On
Sub Category Daypack Travel
Capacity (L) 26L 40L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 21 x 14 x 9
Weight (lb) 1.6 3.17
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop
Color 5 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 2, 2012 June 7, 2015
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt Adjustable hip belts
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets 2 front mesh pockets, 1 top, front, and bottom zipped pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Front mesh pockets can fit water bottle
Handles Top grab handle Padded top and side handles
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole attachment Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable, padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Lockable, padded tablet sleeve
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 44 linear inches carry on size compliant
Compression Straps External compression straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Removable webbing hipbelt Stowaway back panel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap for protection
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Internal / External Frame LightWire internal frame
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 21 x 14 x 9 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop it weighs 3.17 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns .