Gear Review
Osprey Packs Talon 44 Backpack - 2563-2685cu in
Very happy with this pack
By George Crain
Ranked #652 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
September 8, 2008
I am very happy with this pack. I have been on two lengthy - but short - trips (one up Half-Dome in Yosemite, and the other up Mt. Timpanogos in Utah). On both trip the pack fit and rode better than any pack I've ever hauled. The adjustments allow me to get it to ride just the way I like, and they can be changed incrementally when fatigue rolls in.
The only gripe I have is that the little pockets on the belt could be a little further toward the center. Also, I fear the large, stretchy pocket in front (very, very handy) is going to get too stretchy in the future. I stuff a lot of gear in this front pocket, access it frequently, and want that pocket to never give out.
Highly recommended!
View Details: Osprey Packs Talon 44 Backpack - 2563-2685cu in
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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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