I am very happy with this pack. I have been looking for a day pack that fits 'just right'.
I am 5'6 (almost) and 127lbs. Medium frame. This is a perfect size for my day hikes. Water bottle, cell phone, my bee sting kit, an extra t-shirt or rain jacket and maybe even a small bagged lunch will fit nicely.
Couldn't be happier!

I picked this pack up by accident. I actually was planning on getting (and had purchased) the Talon 22. I went to the warehouse and picked up my gear and accidentally received the 11 instead. I am actually very happy that I accidentally received the Talon 11 because I would have over packed the 22 just because it has the room.
If you are looking for a great day pack that is great for extremely hot weather. Look no further. The AirScape ventilated foam HDPE back panel really allows your back to breath. This is a great back frame system that reduces back sweating on really hot days. This pack is also great for trail running and mountain biking being hydration compatible.

I bought this pack because I am doing an adventure race next month. I was worried that it would move around and slosh around and generally be a pain in the @#$*. I just finished an eight-mile trail run and it was perfect. No movement, plenty of room to run. It's also big enough to use for whatever a day might bring. And it's an Osprey which means it's great quality.

I've had my Osprey for almost 2 years now. I love it so much. I bought it for a multi-purpose bag, for running, biking, boarding, and even school. Its just big enough for my laptop or one class of books (thats all I carry anyways.) I have yet to find something wrong with it.

I bought this pack for riding my bike. It is a nice size for short trips and stays put on your back. It works well to carry an extra layer of clothes or a lunch. Very satisfied with the workmanship of pack almost wish it was a little more simplified but over all very pleased.

My first day pack for hiking. I did a lot of research and looked at bricks & mortar places before ordering this online. I'm very pleased. Great construction, comfortable and looks good too.

I just bought a second one. Great for running and biking to/from the office ... thus the need for a second one if I leave one at home/office. Looks cool, holds a lot of stuff, and is capable of more than I'll probably use it for. Plus it's comfortable ... you forget you are wearing it a lot of the time. I'm a fan.

The only reason I didn't give this pack 5 stars is the hip belt. The criss cross strap design makes adjusting them more hassle than it should be and they hang loose if you're small and don't have a belly. I adjusted mine as small as it could go and there was still a lot of slack.
The pack is great for day hikes though and is very light. There's plenty of room for everything a person would need to bring for a day.

I've had this pack for a year now and have yet to find serious fault with it. Ok, so there's more white fabric than I would recommend for outdoor use (shows dirt), but otherwise, this thing rocks. I've used the Talon for biking, dayhiking, and trail running. It's cool on the back, has a sweet suspension, and adjusts intuitively. The gel/mp3 pockets on the shoulder straps are extremely handy.

I have enjoyed this backpack a lot. I have taken it day hiking and trail running. I can't imagine that there could be a better running backpack because it stays in place very well. It is big enough to fit small first aid kit, rain jacket, snack, and large bottle of water with a little room to spare. The S/M is a good size for me (woman 5'5" about 115 pounds).

I have a larger Osprey (Aura 35) but this Talon is perfect for day hikes. The woman-specific sizing is the best. I am short-waisted and cannot wear many other sized packs.

I had been using a dakine heli pack for day hikes and was very unhappy with it (harsh on the shoulders, zippers hard to access). The Talon is so much better. It is lighter to start with, the straps and back panel are light and airy, great for hot summer days, the zippers are plenty easy to access and use, etc. Plenty of room for a layer, water, sandwich, first aid kit, etc. It's just perfect for day hikes.

I wanted to start running home from work (+ trails) & was looking for a good running pack; thank God I came across the Talon 11, it is just perfect. Once strapped on & adjusted it stayed PUT. No swaying or shifting & the airscape back panel kept my back dry. It has more than enough space for my needs, my shirt, pants, my jacket (with the bungee-laced front), gels, cell phone, ipod etc. Make sure you get the size! I'm 5'6 138 lbs & got the S/M which is dead on for me! Great pack, great service from Backcountry & look forward to running a lot with this. BTW you can fit a small bottled water in the side pockets.

The blurb above suggest hip belt pocket(s). T'aint so, but I love it any way for nordic skiing (Birkie, here I come)

I've had more than a few packs since a rucksack in 1961. I've always hated day packs because their suspension system isn't comfortable if you actually put more in the pack than napkin or two.

I put a 2 liter water bladder in it, filled of course, along with my mountain bike tools and first aid stuff, and biked into the rugged Henry Coe State Park backcountry.

Coe is famous for its tough climbs and a rescue was underway when we arrived. The roads and trails were designed for ranchers with horses and Jeeps, not backpacking and mountain biking. If a piece of equipment is going to act badly this is the place it will happen. Specialized tests their bikes there.

We biked and hiked the bikes over 2,000 feet of climbing and dropped down narrow technical trails for 10 miles. The pack was never uncomfortable. It was no more annoying than having a wallet in your back pocket.

I bought a 2 liter water bladder because I thought that great weight would be uncomfortable. I'll probably buy a 4L for my longer summer trips. The bladder area of the pack looks like it has this capacity.

My next use will be for trail work in the Ventana Wilderness near Big Sur, California. Last summer's huge fire left the trails in a mess.

- jim

Love my new Osprey pack! Its the perfect size. I hiked in the pouring rain and nothing inside got a single drop of water on it. The back is ventilated, making it much more comfortable. Also very lightweight, would recommend it to anyone!

I purchased my Osprey Talon 11 as a lightweight replacement for my Dakine Heli-Pro (which is perfect on the slopes in winter but a bit heavy for summer sports). I first used it in a summer ultra-distance event and couldn't be happier ... the mesh breathes well, it's really lightweight and it stays securely in place so there's no chafing issues if trail running. I've since used it for mountain biking and it's a nice size for tools plus weather gear. And the gel/snack pockets are right where you need them to be.