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KEY BENEFITS
ACCENT 420HD Nylon Packcloth 3. LIGHT AND FAST AirScape SUSPENSION An injection-moulded, die-cut foam AirScape backpanel creates a breathable, close-to-body fit. Whether you’re bagging peaks or bikepacking, the Talon 22 is the perfect carry solution.
Features
- LidLock bike helmet attachment
- commuter bag
- Side stretch mesh pockets
- Lower side compression straps
- Tuck-away ice axe attachment with bungee tie-off
- Dual-zippered panel access to main compartment
- Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
- Mountain biking
Reviews
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The backpanel is not as breathable as the Manta is, however you won't be soaked in sweat like some other dyneema or nylon bags. Finding the perfect daypack has been something of an obsession for me, and I think I finally found it in the Talon.
The hip belt is perfect, not too big or small, and it keeps the load on your hips. I find it best to unload most of the main compartment to get the bladder in, then reloading the main.
I do have one complaint on this pack, and it's that the bladder is a real pain to get in. There is a built in whistle on the chest strap, so that's a plus since not only do you not need to carry one, but you can't lose it.
If you carry more gear or weight I would recommend the Manta, it carries weight much better with its frame, and it is also more ventilated, but it does sit farther away from your body. I initially used the Osprey Manta as a daypack and wanted something a bit smaller that would carry closer to the body, and the Talon is perfect.
Hiking is always a balance between how much weight you want to carry vs how prepared you want to be, and I think this pack strikes a good middle ground. This pack is just big enough for a 2-2.
If a zipper was added down one side with one detachable shoulder tension strap, this problem could be alleviated, but it would add weight to the pack. Overall, The Talon is great with the exception of that tight bladder opening. In the Manta, there's a separate zippered pouch for the bladder, and it goes in super easy, even when the pack is full. I would recommend this pack for someone who counts their grams and wants to go farther, it's a good summit pack and a great smaller sized daypack.
The shoulder straps fit great and are breathable as well, they also have a strap for the bladder tube. The Talon, not so much. 5 liter bladder, raincoat, light jacket, gloves, beanie, pack rainfly, first aid, knife, snacks, and camera. I've owned just about every major brand of daypack on the market, and I keep coming back to Osprey.
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