The main difference between the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack and the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is that the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack has Internal Compartments (Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip) while the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack | Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 9L | 26L | |
Dimensions (in) | 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 | 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.8 | 1.6 | |
Fabric | 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon | 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | 5 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | January 6, 2017 | August 2, 2012 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $200 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Biostretch shoulder straps | Adjustable shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Biostretch hipbelt with pockets | Removable webbing hipbelt | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh pockets | Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, and blinker light attachment | Trekking pole attachment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Stowable Straps | Removable webbing hipbelt | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | AirScape back panel | Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel |
Rain Cover | Integrated raincover | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Injection-molded AirScape framesheet | LightWire internal frame | |
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 |
Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.
The Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 9L (liters), weighs 1.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87. It's made of 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon and is available in 2 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.
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