Customers like North Face Borealis somewhat more
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North Face Borealis
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
North Face Borealis, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Osprey Hikelite 18.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling hiking backpack receives a consumer score of 9.9 (amazing). North Face Borealis ranks higher than that and Osprey Hikelite 18 ranks lower than that.
| Osprey Hikelite 18 |
In comparison:
9.5 Amazing
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| North Face Borealis |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Hiking Backpack |
In comparison:
9.9 Amazing
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North Face Borealis is more popular than Osprey Hikelite 18
It's fairly safe to say that North Face Borealis is a more popular hiking backpack than Osprey Hikelite 18, based on its 3,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Osprey Hikelite 18 and North Face Borealis | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Osprey Daylite | $50 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| Cheaper More Popular |
 | Osprey Stratos 24 | $104 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| |
 | Osprey Tempest 20 | $99 |
In comparison:
9.9 Amazing
| |
 | Osprey Escapist 18 | $91 |
In comparison:
9.5 Amazing
| Cheaper |
- Ventilated AirSpeed Mesh backpanel with side vents maintain a comfortable fit and keep your back cool
- Integrated raincover keeps your pack and gear dry in inclement weather. Hikelite 18 is compatible with all Hydraulics reservoirs
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- The North Face® lightens the load with the Borealis backpack.
- FlexVent™ injection-molded shoulder straps with a top layer of Atilon foam for added support.
- Comfortable, padded airmesh back panel with Spine Channel and PE sheet for extra back support.
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Osprey Hikelite 18 is a well-known option in the middle of the hiking backpacks price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling hiking backpacks and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Osprey Tempest 20 or Osprey Escapist 18 .
Osprey Hikelite 18 is $1 more expensive than the average hiking backpack ($99).
North Face Borealis is a very popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling hiking backpacks and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Osprey Escapist 32 or Osprey Talon 22 .
North Face Borealis is $19 more expensive than an average hiking backpack ($99).
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