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

The main difference between the Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack and the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is that the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack has Adjustable Length Torso (Intuitive torso adjustment system) while the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack does not.

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


Osprey 's Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features while Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 3.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.