On the whole, OlarHike backpack is a great option for all travel and hiking enthusiasts that want a lightweight and budget-friendly bag…
OlarHike 35 Lightweight Backpack Review
Lightweight hiking, travel, and sports backpack!
By Stephen John · Owner & Editor · December 10, 2019
Summary
On the whole, OlarHike backpack is a great option for all travel and hiking enthusiasts that want a lightweight and budget-friendly bag. Plus, it’s super comfortable to wear and features a user-friendly ergonomic design for travel. A 35L luggage compartment, padded back panel, mesh net shoulder straps and many adjustment straps; all this makes it a great travel backpack for carrying on longer periods if needed. However, it’s not a trekking bag but comfortable and spacious enough to take on an occasional hike. Moving on to the design, this bag comes in 5 different colors with durable construction. For the average backpacker or hiker like me, OlarHike is the better pick.
Rating: OlarHike 35 Lightweight Backpack
Honest & Personal Review
OVERALL RATING
78
*How It’s Calculated
How We Got The Results
Comfort & Support
When it comes to comfort, OlarHike backpack uses a suspension system that is a high-end hiking bag feature that makes it exceptionally comfortable. Not to forget the weight of the backpack that is only 0.65lbs. Furthermore, the adjustable shoulder and chest straps make it easy to distribute the load fully along your whole back making you feel lighter. If you prefer a close-fitting backpack, the ventilation is pretty good on hot hikes. Thanks to the breathable mesh padded shoulder straps! Plus, the waist belt snug tight to transfer the load.
Summarizing the main reason for its superior comfort and support is that it offers a good balance among weight and storage capacity.
Features
The thing worth appreciation is foldable design and portability. OlarHike backpack weighs just 0.65lbs and folds into its own pocket (9 x 8 x 1.5 inches) for easy compact storage. Overall unfolded dimensions of the backpack are 19 x 12 x 6 inches. Keeping safety in mind during adventures, the backpack has reflective stripes and a whistle chest buckle.
To sum it up, the OlarHike lightweight backpack fits every requirement of a long-lasting wilderness backpack like well-designed storage 8 compartments, durable material, and customized fit.
Main Features
Best Purpose of Use
- Day hikes
- For minimalist hikers who love comfort and light traveling
- All traveling purposes
Durability & Design
If you want to carry lots of mountaineering gear or hiking accessories, or when the organization is your main priority, then OlarHike backpack has a high storage capacity of 35L and well-appointed with plenty of pockets. In particular, you get 2 zippered pockets on the front with 2 dividers, 2 mesh water bottle holders on each side and a large main compartment with dividers as well for easy organization.
In terms of durability, this backpack is well-built with high-quality Ripstop nylon fabric that is tear-resistant. Also, it doesn’t let rain penetrate the bag and keeps your stuff dry. Sturdiness and strength are enhanced by the bar-track stitches at major stress points. Likewise, the bag features a double-layered bottom for added strength to carry heavy items.
Pros
Cons
FAQ – OlarHike Lightweight 35
Testimonials – OlarHike Lightweight 35
– Fits a lot, weighs nothing but not for bare shoulders!
Overall, it’s a good, sturdy bag for being so lightweight (it is floppy so when I say “sturdy” I mean well-constructed) but it depends on what you’re using it for and how you’re dressed when using it. I don’t have sensitive skin so that’s not the problem. If you’re wearing a bulky sweatshirt this will probably work just fine and it has some good features. If I were to buy a similar bag I might look for a bit more bulk to have shoulder pads without the netting/mesh on the inside.
– Taken from: https://www.amazon.com
– This pack just feels better than the rest we’ve tried.
Purchased (3) different brands of folding backpacks here on Amazon for a family vacation to Disney World. Each family member had one. This backpack by far was our favorite the straps were comfortable and the zippers were smooth. The water bottle pockets worked excellent with the side straps helping to secure the bottle. Only one of the other brands we tried was designed like that. The material for all were light weight and water resistant but this pack just felt a little better than the rest. When we got back we ordered another one for our next trip and giving away the others we tried.
– Taken from: https://www.amazon.com
Comparison Table – Trekking Backpacks
 Venture Pal 35 |  Venture Pal 40 |  Teton Oasis |  OlarHike 35 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $20.99 at Amazon | $22.99 at Amazon | $38.20 at Amazon | $17.99 at Amazon |
| BPF Rating | ||||
| Amazon Rating | ||||
| Pros | Lightweight design, large capacity & sturdy. | Lightweight design, ergonomic design, and Compact storage. | Ergonomic design, adjustable fitting, and safety whistle. | Durable construction and spacious. |
| Cons | No padded back panel & not waterproof. | Water-resistant but not water-proof. | Doesn’t fold into pouch size | No gear attachment points. |
| Bottom Line | Compressible compact pack that provides all the space you need for all items you want to travel with. | Venture Pal 40L gives you an easy way to store a variety of items for everyday use, hiking, and camping. | Overall, it is a great hydration backpack to carry your stuff with ease. | It’s not a trekking bag but comfortable and spacious enough to take on an occasional hike. |
| Rating Cat. | Venture Pal 35 | Venture Pal 40 | Teton Oasis | OlarHike 35 |
| - Comfort & Support | ||||
| - Features | ||||
| - Durability & Design | ||||
| - Personal Exp. | ||||
| Specs | Venture Pal 35 | Venture Pal 40 | Teton Oasis | OlarHike 35 |
| Weight (ounces) | 11.2oz | 11.2oz | 32.0oz | 10.4oz |
| Volume (liters) | 35l | 40l | 18l | 35l |
| Back Construction | Simple foam pad | Simple foam pad | Air mesh back panel | Simple foam pad |
| Fold Ability | Packable | Packable | Foldable | Packable |
| Hydration | No | No | Yes | No |
| Hip-Belt | No | No | Yes | No |
| No. of pockets | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Pockets | Two front zipper pockets, an internal zippered pocket, and two open-mesh side pockets. | One zipped front pocket, two side pockets and one small zippered pocket in the main compartment. | Hydration bladder compartment, main compartment, small things pocket, and a tiny pocket. | 2 zipped front pockets with 2 divider and 2 side pockets. |
| Materials | Water and tear-resistant nylon | Water and tear-resistant nylon | Rugged high-denier ripstop | Ripstop-nylon |
| Warranty | Life-time | N/A | Life-time | N/A |
| Colors | 18 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Other features | The upgraded version of this backpack has a better inner lining that doesn’t rip or peel at all even after rough use. Plus, the issue I faced of zippers getting stuck in the flap has been solved with the latest thicker flap design. | Breathable mesh shoulder straps with plentiful sponge padding. | 2-Liter Hydration Bladder Included. | Chest Strap with whistle buckle on the back helps keep contents tight and secure. |
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Author
Stephen John
Founder, Tester & Editor
Stephen is the founder of Backpackfanatic. Besides managing daily operations he also edits, designs & tests products.
