The main difference between the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack is that the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories) while the Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack | Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 26L | 5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 | 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.6 | 1.3 | |
Fabric | 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow | 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb | |
Color | 5 colors and patterns | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 2, 2012 | December 28, 2018 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $125 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable shoulder straps | Bike-specific shaped shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle | Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable webbing hipbelt | Padded spacermesh hipwings with webbing ErgoPull waist strap | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets | Dedicated hydration compartment, front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free zippered 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 carry, loop for blinky light attachment | |
Business & School Features | Organizer Pocket | Zippered tool organization pocket | |
Travel Features | 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 high-visibility raincover | |
Internal / External Frame | LightWire internal frame | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L hydration reservoir | Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women's-specific fit and sizing |
Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Sylva 5 Womens 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 Sylva 5 Womens Hydration Backpack's capacity is 5L with a size of 15.7 x 10.4 x 6.7 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb it weighs 1.3 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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