Osprey Talon 22 Men's Hiking Pack

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You can dial in the fit even more by moving the shoulder straps up and down via Velcro attachments near the top, as well as by tightening the load-lifter straps. You can fit a lot in there, especially if you make use of the outer pockets like we do for the flip flops! It is nonetheless a respectable weight and the pack gives up virtually nothing as far as comfort or features go when compared to heavier packs. Even though the Talon 22 is available in two back lengths, the AirScape back system is adjustable to ensure the perfect fit using a simple yet highly effective Velcro pad on the shoulder harness that can be easily set to various heights depending on the user. We get this question a lot: Do your hiking shoes or boots need to be waterproof, or can you do without?

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The extra carrying features add to the pack's versatility, such as the helmet attachment that allows you to commute without stuffing your helmet inside. This fabric is mid-weight and ready to take abuse from rough surfaces, especially during your adventure into the wilderness. The fabrics have also been updated, with a more breathable mesh covered accordion foam being used throughout the back and hips. Packed with Osprey’s penchant for compression straps the Talon hugs the body well during some trail or canyon running.You shove the bottom of the poles into that loop down on the base of the body of the pack then put the bit on the shoulder straps around the handles of the poles. Osprey's 'seamless lumbar to hipbelt body wrap' is interesting too, a stretchy and very airy arrangement that effectively forms a single piece that closely hugs the lower back and hips. Focused on ultra-lightweight performance and free-flowing ventilation, this pack is perfect for just about any outdoor activity, from commuting, cycling and hiking to mountain marathons. All the zippers glide like butter and are coupled with large pull tabs, making it easier to open/close the compartments. For serial hikers and bike trekking, this bag does have the level of comfort and the features for facilitating the journey.

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The shoulder harness and hip belt are made with BioStretch materials, die cut EVA foam and stretch fabrics so they flex and move with your body for un-restricted movement when scrambling, climbing and trekking. The load lifters effectively transfer weight from your shoulders to the rest of your body down to your hips.The Deuter Speed Lite 24 is one of the Talon’s closest competitors, with a similar capacity, feature set, and overall design. Aside from a 2-liter difference in capacity, smaller available torso sizes, and unique colorways, the Tempest 20 essentially is an identical design to the Talon 22 tested here. This comes at no additional cost to you, and we will never base our reviews on whether or not we earn a commission off of a product.

Talon 22 - Men’s Day Hiking Backpack - 22L - Osprey Packs

It’s packed with a couple of the brand’s signature suspension systems, AirScape and BioStretch, ready to serve you with a pleasant carrying experience. My only criticism with the movable fit is that when it's pulled right up for a larger user, the top tensioner straps become offset from the padding and end up running over your exposed shoulders. The 6-liter design has limited appeal—it’s a little on the large side for running and is much too small to use as your only hiking bag. Your torso length can be found by measuring from your C7 vertebra (the bony protrusion at the back of your neck when looking down) to the height of your iliac crest (top of your hip bones, where you put your hands on your hips). I can see myself using this on a summer Alpine voie normale, where hardwear is minimal and the need for speed makes a smaller pack desirable.As hikers and travellers, a daypack is probably our most essential item, it goes with us everywhere.

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Both are well-designed and very functional daypacks, but the choice should come down to your priorities on carrying comfort versus weight. We proudly stand behind this guarantee, so much so that it bears the signature of company founder and head designer, Mike Pfotenhauer. All in all, we’re excited to see the changes and appreciate Osprey’s efforts to improve this popular line.Everyone exploring the backcountry needs water, but staying hydrated is not as simple as drinking straight from streams and lakes. However, if you are striding out over easy terrain it’s better to loosen these straps to allow full hip flexibility. The panel-loading design makes this an excellent travel pack that's very easy to organize from the plane to the trail. The perfect fit is very much a personal preference so experiment with different tensions on the pack to find what suits you best.