Missed payments will show on your credit file potentially making credit harder to obtain and will result in late fees being added to the debt. As someone who has had more than a few odd glances for lugging around a mammoth pack, this makes a welcome change. Since its foundation in 1974, Osprey has had the same relentless spirit towards innovation and quality—values established by founder Mike Pfotenhauer back when he began placing his first stitches at age 16. I’ve been using this pack for 8 months now, and in that time I’ve clocked up close to a hundred km, hill walking in the Peak District, Snowdonia and in Scotland and I’ve used it on numerous camping trips too, so I’ve already got a lot of use from this backpack.

The Airspeed™ Suspension Backpanel features 3D-tensioned breathable mesh to provide a more supportive fit while enhancing airflow and ventilation to prevent sweat and moisture build-up underneath the backpack contact points. This adds simplicity to the design but means the zip is exposed and vulnerable to water seeping in during rain. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.Taking matters into his own hands, he learned to sew from his mother and created his first backpack. Its made of the same material as the other Osprey rain covers so should turn a few showers, but don’t rely on it to protect critical electronics, dry bags are best for that. There are now many different types of materials and products made from waste that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. It features an AirSpeed™ trampoline back system which works with adjustable hip and sternum straps to keep the weight off your back and to aid airflow between you and the pack.

It has good features for a pack in its class and sits nicely back from your body due to the Airspeed back system. Should the item be found genuinely faulty we aim to reach a fair and agreed solution, which may be a refund, a replacement, or a professional repair.The Hikelite 26 has a traditional panel loader design and a zip that leads you to the main compartment, which has plenty of room for lunch, extra layers and other essentials you usually take for a day on the hill. Should you find any defect in the way your pack has been built, we will repair or replace it without any charge, within its reasonable lifetime. If I have a couple of niggles, it’s a – albeit detachable- waist strap that’s not very long, making it unsuitable for larger hikers, and the zipped access at the top does make it easier for rain to get in if there’s a sudden downpour. She has hiked, cycled, climbed, scrambled, trekked, ambled, and swum all over the UK and further afield.

It shares the other pack’s single compartment with hydration pocket design, although this pack uses a zip-top opening rather than a lid and clip closure. No matter your daily destination, If you're looking for a simple pack that provides excellent comfort, incredible ventilation, and added features like an integrated rain cover for less than bluebird days, the Hike lite 26 is the right pack for you. The main feature is the ventilated back where the actual pack is kept away from your back by a taut mesh tensioned on a strong metal wire frame.

Designed for easy access, in theory it’s a good idea, but in practice I find I’m too worried to keep anything inside it in case it falls out. Per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) are a family of human-made, fluorine-containing chemicals.

An integrated and detachable raincover hides in a pocket on the base, ready to be deployed when the weather turns nasty. Little did he know, he would eventually stitch together the legacy of meticulous craftmanship for which Osprey is widely renowned. If you want to get an overall picture of the design of several models from the same manufacturer, a look at the other Osprey hiking backpacks is a good option. The bottom of the pack is reinforced with bluesign® approved 420D recycled nylon, which is much more robust and thicker to improve strength where it's needed most. Next weekend I’m due to use it on a three way hike on the Burren Way, so will be in a position to comment further on usage for longer spells.

Our expertise in designing backpacks that fit every shape, size and gender dates back to 1974, when Osprey was founded on designing custom packs for mountaineers headed to the Sierra. I felt the backpack held my walking poles well thanks to the two sets of straps, including the ones right at the top that also keep the large front pocket closed (and my water bottle in place). I’ve taken the HikeLite 26 on a couple of hundred miles of solo greenway walking, in addition to some hikes with friends in the Belfast hills and Mournes.