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

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.

Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
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

You're currently comparing the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey against the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


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.