Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has Stowable Straps (Removable webbing hipbelt) while the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Mens
Capacity (L) 26L 65L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2
Weight (lb) 1.6 3.5
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow 600D Polyester
Color 5 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 2, 2012 February 2, 2019
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top access with lid
External Pockets Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets Zippered hipbelt pockets, zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole attachment Cord loop attachment points, loops to anchor an optional Osprey Daylite® daypack, sleeping pad straps
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Removable webbing hipbelt
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame LightWire internal frame Internal 4 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Adjustable Length Torso Intuitive torso adjustment system
Top / Floating Lid Fixed top lid with zippered pocket
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens 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 Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 3.5 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.