Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack is that the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable webbing hipbelt) while the Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack does not.

Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Daypack Outdoor
Capacity (L) 26L 8L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9
Weight (lb) 1.6 1.2
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow 900x600D Polyester
Color 5 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 2, 2012 December 5, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Full front zipped access
External Pockets Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets Top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Internal scratch-free slash pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole attachment LidLock helmet attachment, ;oop for blinky light attachment
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Removable webbing hipbelt
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel Mesh-covered extra deep ridged foam with center air channel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Internal / External Frame LightWire internal frame
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir Includes Osprey Hydraulics LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor 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 Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack's capacity is 8L with a size of 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9 inches. Constructed from 900x600D Polyester it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.