Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack vs Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack and the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is that the Transporter Roll Top Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Weather resistant material) while the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack does not.

Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack Front View
Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Transporter Roll Top Backpack Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack
Category Commuter Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 25L 26L
Dimensions (in) 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83
Weight (lb) 2.1 1.6
Fabric 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow
Color 8 colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 16, 2019 August 2, 2012
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle Sternum strap with whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable 25 mm web hipbelt Removable webbing hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather resistant material
Main Compartment Access Roll top opening with webbing and aluminium buckle closure Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped side pockets Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Magazine/document sleeve and internal organization
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle and umbrella Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Loop for blinky light attachment Trekking pole attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Removable webbing hipbelt
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirScape mesh-covered ridged foam back panel Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Internal / External Frame LightWire internal frame
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Transporter Roll Top Backpack by Osprey against the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Transporter Roll Top Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85. It's made of 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated and is available in 8 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.