Gear Review
Osprey Packs Talon 44 Backpack - 2563-2685cu in
Great for traveling!
By Cabernet
Ranked #404 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
May 15, 2008
I did a lot of research before choosing a pack to take on a 10-day trip to Italy. I originally purchased the Osprey Ariel 55, but decided it was too big to take on trains, so I opted for the smaller Talon 44. It was really the perfect bag for the trip. I packed light, but I fit several pairs of clothes, bathing suit, a pair of sandals, a guide book, fleece, rain jacket, towel, toiletries, sleep sheet, bowls, and some food it in and had tons of room (probably a third of the pack space) leftover. I don't think the pack would do well with a lot of weight (over 25-30 pounds), but it was comfortable for the 15 pounds that I had in it. If you use a hydration bladder it goes outside the main compartment, between the back panel and the inside of the pack, so you have to put the full bladder in before you pack to get the best fit.
The mesh, zip pockets on the hipbelt are a nice touch. The hipbelt, while not removable, is smaller on the small/medium pack than the medium/large. I tried on the medium/large and I couldn't get the hipbelt tight enough, but the small/medium fit well. (For reference, I'm a medium torso and a small hipbelt with the Osprey Ariel.)
I don't think I would have gotten away with carrying the pack on the plane, but thankfully the airline didn't lose it, so no worries there!
View Details: Osprey Packs Talon 44 Backpack - 2563-2685cu in
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 70D x 100D nylon shadow check, 160D x 330D nylon shadow box, stretch woven nylon with Lycra
- Volume:
- (small/medium) 2600 cu in, (medium/large) 2700 cu in
- Support/Suspension:
- aluminum frame, Airscape back panel
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, Biostretch
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Access Types:
- top, bottom
- Pockets:
- (exterior) 1 top zipper, 1 front stretch, 2 side stretch mesh, 2 waist-belt stretch mesh, 2 shoulder strap stretch mesh, (interior) 1 top mesh
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Snowboard Carry:
- no
- Ski Carry:
- no
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- no
- Max Weight Capacity:
- 40 lb
- Weight:
- (small/medium) 2 lb 6 oz, (medium/large) 2 lb 10 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, overnight trips, lightpacking, bike touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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