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The Story

Whether your day hikes take you on casual outings or serious adventures, this high-performance 28-liter hiking pack is up to the task. With a ventilated AirSpeed™ tensioned mesh backpanel, the Hikelite 28 keeps the weight off your back while keeping up with dynamic movement. Featuring a panel-loading design with an adjustable fit, raincover, zippered top pocket and padded hipbelt with pockets.

Features

  • Included raincover stores in pocket at base of pack
  • Stretch side pockets carry water bottles or other quick-access items
  • Internal sleeve with hose routing port and Hydraclip for easily hanging hydration reservoir
  • Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle
  • Upper side compression straps stabilize load and capture trekking pole handles
  • Lower front loops for trekking pole tip capture
  • Blinker light attachment loop (light not included)
  • Wide, dual-zip panel access to main compartment
  • Top zippered pocket with key clip secures small essentials
  • Front shove-it pocket for stashing a layer or other quick-access items
  • Padded hipbelt with one zippered pocket and one stretch drop-in pocket
  • Lower side compression straps

    KEY ATTRIBUTES

    AirSpeed™ Suspension

    A LightWire perimeter frame adds structure and tensions a mesh trampoline backpanel for exceptional carrying comfort and maximum airflow, keeping your back cool.

    Trail-Focused Features

    Stretch side pockets and trekking pole loops offer convenient storage, while load-lifters, side compression and padded hipwings ensure a stable, supportive carry.

    Raincover Included

    Hit the trail rain or shine with a waterproof raincover stored in a bottom panel compartment.

    bluesign® PRODUCT

    This product meets bluesign® PRODUCT requirements, which means materials and components have been selected that adhere to rigorous third-party environmental and social criteria during production.

    AirSpeed™ Suspension

    Supportive mesh trampoline backpanel provides excellent ventilation LightWire peripheral frame tensions backpanel mesh and creates load support structure

    Harness

    BioStretch harness offer flexibility without sacrificing stability for comfortable, dynamic support during body movement Spacer mesh over foam with die-cut ventilation provides breathable, cushioned load support Load lifters balance upper pack for optimal weight distribution Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle

    Hipbelt

    Webbing hipbelt with padded hipwings provides stability and load support
    SPECS
    FABRIC

    MAIN

    bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 210D high-tenacity ocean-sourced nylon w/ ripstop, DWR treatment made without PFAS

    LINING

    bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 210D nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS

    BOTTOM

    bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 420D nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS

    MESH

    Backpanel, Harness & Hipbelt Mesh: bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled polyester
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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

    Description

    Whether your day hikes take you on casual outings or serious adventures, this high-performance 28-liter hiking pack is up to the task. With a ventilated AirSpeed™ tensioned mesh backpanel, the Hikelite 28 keeps the weight off your back while keeping up with dynamic movement. Featuring a panel-loading design with an adjustable fit, raincover, zippered top pocket and padded hipbelt with pockets.

    Features

    • Included raincover stores in pocket at base of pack
    • Stretch side pockets carry water bottles or other quick-access items
    • Internal sleeve with hose routing port and Hydraclip for easily hanging hydration reservoir
    • Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle
    • Upper side compression straps stabilize load and capture trekking pole handles
    • Lower front loops for trekking pole tip capture
    • Blinker light attachment loop (light not included)
    • Wide, dual-zip panel access to main compartment
    • Top zippered pocket with key clip secures small essentials
    • Front shove-it pocket for stashing a layer or other quick-access items
    • Padded hipbelt with one zippered pocket and one stretch drop-in pocket
    • Lower side compression straps

      KEY ATTRIBUTES

      AirSpeed™ Suspension

      A LightWire perimeter frame adds structure and tensions a mesh trampoline backpanel for exceptional carrying comfort and maximum airflow, keeping your back cool.

      Trail-Focused Features

      Stretch side pockets and trekking pole loops offer convenient storage, while load-lifters, side compression and padded hipwings ensure a stable, supportive carry.

      Raincover Included

      Hit the trail rain or shine with a waterproof raincover stored in a bottom panel compartment.

      bluesign® PRODUCT

      This product meets bluesign® PRODUCT requirements, which means materials and components have been selected that adhere to rigorous third-party environmental and social criteria during production.

      AirSpeed™ Suspension

      Supportive mesh trampoline backpanel provides excellent ventilation LightWire peripheral frame tensions backpanel mesh and creates load support structure

      Harness

      BioStretch harness offer flexibility without sacrificing stability for comfortable, dynamic support during body movement Spacer mesh over foam with die-cut ventilation provides breathable, cushioned load support Load lifters balance upper pack for optimal weight distribution Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle

      Hipbelt

      Webbing hipbelt with padded hipwings provides stability and load support
      SPECS
      FABRIC

      MAIN

      bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 210D high-tenacity ocean-sourced nylon w/ ripstop, DWR treatment made without PFAS

      LINING

      bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 210D nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS

      BOTTOM

      bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 420D nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS

      MESH

      Backpanel, Harness & Hipbelt Mesh: bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled polyester