Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack vs Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is that the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack has Stowable Straps (Removable webbing hipbelt) while the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack does not.

Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack
Category Hiking Womens
Sub Category Daypack Hiking
Capacity (L) 26L 9L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87
Weight (lb) 1.6 1.8
Fabric 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon
Color 5 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 2, 2012 January 6, 2017
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Biostretch shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt Biostretch hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip
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 Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, and blinker 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 AirScape back panel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame LightWire internal frame Injection-molded AirScape framesheet
Adjustable Length Torso Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes 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 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking 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 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack's capacity is 9L with a size of 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 inches. Constructed from 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.