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Osprey Hikelite 18L Backpack (Black or Blue) Expired

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Osprey has Osprey Hikelite 18L Backpack (Black or Blue) on sale for $38. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member CE_Carebear for finding this deal.

Available Color Options:
  • Black
  • Blue Baca
Features:
  • Integrated raincover keeps your pack and gear dry in inclement weather
  • Trekking pole attachment with upper compression strap capture
  • Internal hydration sleeve accommodates up to a 3L reservoir
  • Scratch resistant organization pocket for sunglasses and electronics
  • Stretch mesh side pockets for storing smaller items
  • Upper side compression straps
  • Sternum strap with whistle
  • Removable webbing hipbelt
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Osprey's Hikelite 18 is an unassuming technical pack that is perfect for dayhikes and everyday use. Our incredibly ventilated AirSpeed backpanel means you won't have to deal with the discomfort of hoisting a sweaty pack onto your back. 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 raincover for less than bluebird days, the Hikelite 18 is the right pack for you. Backed by our All Mighty Guarantee, forever.
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Fwiw, I have this backpack and used it extensively with nylon, polyester, and cotton shirts (tshirts, polos) and had no issue with piling. Maybe piling is an issue with wool or woven shirts? Osprey is one of my favorite brands and this is one of favorite backpack by far because of the light frame and mesh back to keep your back cool in the summer heat. Got the shiitake color from Sierra on clearance for $35. Not a fan of the black and blue colors that are left.

The reason for the clearance sale is because of the they updated the line. The only major change I noticed to hikelite 18 is they reinforced the bottom of the water bottle pockets. For comparison, the updated hikelite 18 is $120

https://www.osprey.com/us/en/prod...3_377.html

At $38, it is roughly 70% off. At this price point, you won't find a better backpack. It is a no brainer imho.

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LangTang
10-13-2023 at 10:50 AM.
10-13-2023 at 10:50 AM.
Both colors OOS.
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10-13-2023 at 10:53 AM.
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10-13-2023 at 11:23 AM.
10-13-2023 at 11:23 AM.
OOS now
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10-13-2023 at 11:43 AM.
10-13-2023 at 11:43 AM.
Quote from fernandoc5426 :
Is it the end of the brand? The grocery outlet store close to my place has a hundred of those brand bags.

Where are you located?


I have never ever seen this high-end of a brand at Grocery Outlet.


Are they the full backpacks or just the smaller bags?
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10-13-2023 at 03:24 PM.
10-13-2023 at 03:24 PM.
Quote from fernandoc5426 :
Is it the end of the brand? The grocery outlet store close to my place has a hundred of those brand bags.

Never seen a backpack at Grocery outlet ever.
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10-14-2023 at 05:57 PM.
10-14-2023 at 05:57 PM.
Not out of stock. They added a ton to the sale, I see like 40 bags on huge discount on their sale page
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10-14-2023 at 06:00 PM.
10-14-2023 at 06:00 PM.
https://www.osprey.com/us/en/category/sale/. 121 items still for sale on sale page. They seem to keep re-adding stuff
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10-16-2023 at 09:40 AM.
10-16-2023 at 09:40 AM.
Hikelite 18 is back in stock.
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10-16-2023 at 11:18 AM.
10-16-2023 at 11:18 AM.
Hikelite 18 is back in stock.
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10-18-2023 at 04:03 PM.
10-18-2023 at 04:03 PM.
Wish there was a way to undo the "deal ended" function on slickdeals. So many times deal is still happening after it was tagged over. Still available. My hikelite came today and wow it is super super nice. It's so simplified and well thought out and high quality. Feels like a $120 pack. It's very light. The side pockets are so big and stretchy you don't need a back jam pocket.
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10-18-2023 at 04:17 PM.
10-18-2023 at 04:17 PM.
I'm liking the hikelight 18 more than the raptor 14.
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10-20-2023 at 09:12 PM.
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Quote from kfpanda :
I'm liking the hikelight 18 more than the raptor 14.

Yep. I grabbed the hikelite today and loaded it up and went on a small hike at 12,000 ft. Was really nice. The frame and the air mesh… it's just so simple and feels tough… and I don't have to worry about it just throw it around and it's so light. The rapter feels over designed and heavy.

Edit/ After the hike, at home noticed it had shredded the back of a new Patagonia shirt.
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10-21-2023 at 07:55 AM.
10-21-2023 at 07:55 AM.
Anyone do a return to Osprey? Easy and painless process? How long did it take to get a refund. I bought both Raptor and Hikelite and need to return the Raptor.
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10-21-2023 at 12:37 PM.
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Quote from buddhako :
Fwiw, I have this backpack and used it extensively with nylon, polyester, and cotton shirts (tshirts, polos) and had no issue with piling. Maybe piling is an issue with wool or woven shirts? Osprey is one of my favorite brands and this is one of favorite backpack by far because of the light frame and mesh back to keep your back cool in the summer heat. Got the shiitake color from Sierra on clearance for $35. Not a fan of the black and blue colors that are left.

The reason for the clearance sale is because of the they updated the line. The only major change I noticed to hikelite 18 is they reinforced the bottom of the water bottle pockets. For comparison, the updated hikelite 18 is $120

https://www.osprey.com/us/en/prod...3_377.html

At $38, it is roughly 70% off. At this price point, you won't find a better backpack. It is a no brainer imho.

I got the hikelite 18 after seeing this reassurance. Well, after a 2 hour hike the backpack shredded a brand new Patagonia shirt. Returning it. The osprey website is full of reviews of people saying it shreds shirts (the lower part of a shirt, it's the mesh/rough material at the back/bottom of the pack.
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