Whether you’re bagging peaks or bikepacking, the Talon 22 is the perfect carry solution. This lightweight pack features a breathable, close-to-body Air Scape backpanel and continuous-wrap harness and hipbelt that moves with you. Trekking pole, ice axe and bike helmet attachment points make this a truly multi-sport pack. Constructed with high-quality bluesign -approved recycled high-tenacity nylon. An injection-moulded, die-cut foam Air Scape backpanel creates a breathable, close-to-body fit. A flexible Bio Stretch harness and hipbelt, with a continuous lumbar-to-hipbelt wrap, allow for dynamic movement. A lightweight pack series designed with optimal stability for dynamic movement even on the most technical terrain. From top-loaders to lumbar packs and everything in between, the Talon/Tempest Series accommodates the needs of hikers, bikers and more. Constructed with high-quality bluesign -approved recycled high-tenacity nylon.
Whether you’re bagging peaks or bikepacking, the Talon 22 is the perfect carry solution. This lightweight pack features a breathable, close-to-body Air Scape backpanel and continuous-wrap harness and hipbelt that moves with you. Trekking pole, ice axe and bike helmet attachment points make this a truly multi-sport pack. Constructed with high-quality bluesign -approved recycled high-tenacity nylon. An injection-moulded, die-cut foam Air Scape backpanel creates a breathable, close-to-body fit. A flexible Bio Stretch harness and hipbelt, with a continuous lumbar-to-hipbelt wrap, allow for dynamic movement. A lightweight pack series designed with optimal stability for dynamic movement even on the most technical terrain. From top-loaders to lumbar packs and everything in between, the Talon/Tempest Series accommodates the needs of hikers, bikers and more. Constructed with high-quality bluesign -approved recycled high-tenacity nylon.
Whether you’re bagging peaks or bikepacking, the Talon 22 is the perfect carry solution. This lightweight pack features a breathable, close-to-body Air Scape backpanel and continuous-wrap harness and hipbelt that moves with you. Trekking pole, ice axe and bike helmet attachment points make this a truly multi-sport pack. Constructed with high-quality bluesign -approved recycled high-tenacity nylon. An injection-moulded, die-cut foam Air Scape backpanel creates a breathable, close-to-body fit. A flexible Bio Stretch harness and hipbelt, with a continuous lumbar-to-hipbelt wrap, allow for dynamic movement. A lightweight pack series designed with optimal stability for dynamic movement even on the most technical terrain. From top-loaders to lumbar packs and everything in between, the Talon/Tempest Series accommodates the needs of hikers, bikers and more. Constructed with high-quality bluesign -approved recycled high-tenacity nylon.
Whether you’re bagging peaks or bikepacking, the Talon 22 is the perfect carry solution. This lightweight pack features a breathable, close-to-body Air Scape backpanel and continuous-wrap harness and hipbelt that moves with you. Trekking pole, ice axe and bike helmet attachment points make this a truly multi-sport pack. Constructed with high-quality bluesign -approved recycled high-tenacity nylon. An injection-moulded, die-cut foam Air Scape backpanel creates a breathable, close-to-body fit. A flexible Bio Stretch harness and hipbelt, with a continuous lumbar-to-hipbelt wrap, allow for dynamic movement. A lightweight pack series designed with optimal stability for dynamic movement even on the most technical terrain. From top-loaders to lumbar packs and everything in between, the Talon/Tempest Series accommodates the needs of hikers, bikers and more. Constructed with high-quality bluesign -approved recycled high-tenacity nylon.
Last updated at 05/12/2026 16:57:48
Osprey Talon 22
Delivery $81.21
originally posted on ospreyeurope.com
I was looking for a ~20 litre pack and struggling to decide, so I bought ALL the Osprey ~20l packs (over £1,000) so I could try them all. They all offered something I liked but you know I couldn't find one that ticked every box for me, this Talon 11 ticked most!Pros- It seems bigger than 11 litres. I was able to put almost as much gear in this as some of their 20 litre packs- It looks narrow and neat on your back, not big and bulky- It's very comfortable- It's not as hot and sweaty as I thought it would be (I wanted a trampoline back)- The hip pockets are big enough to be usable (some other bags are big enough for just a car key, literally!)- Stow on the go walking pole holders work wellCons- The bladder pocket is flawed and needs to be redesigned. It is ... MoreI was looking for a ~20 litre pack and struggling to decide, so I bought ALL the Osprey ~20l packs (over £1,000) so I could try them all. They all offered something I liked but you know I couldn't find one that ticked every box for me, this Talon 11 ticked most!Pros- It seems bigger than 11 litres. I was able to put almost as much gear in this as some of their 20 litre packs- It looks narrow and neat on your back, not big and bulky- It's very comfortable- It's not as hot and sweaty as I thought it would be (I wanted a trampoline back)- The hip pockets are big enough to be usable (some other bags are big enough for just a car key, literally!)- Stow on the go walking pole holders work wellCons- The bladder pocket is flawed and needs to be redesigned. It is very difficult to get an Osprey bladder in there (I'm using the narrower blue one) as the bladder is wider than the space, caused by the load lifter straps being in the way. Yes you can loosen the straps, or even remove them, but this is a faff. Also, the strap that supports the bladder has been sewn onto the soft flexible part of the bag rather than the stiff back support. This means when you have 1-2 kilos of water in there the weight pulls down and distorts the top the bag making it look a right mess.- No integrated rain cover.I've used this bag on two ultra challenges now, both were 100km continuous walks. They stow on the go worked well, I was frequently putting my poles back in the loops and found I could do this without even stopping or slowing down just by leaving the poles fully extended. The hip pockets were accessible and big enough for extra snacks. The bag didn't make my back too sweaty (I was expecting it to), being small and narrow probably helped this. And it was comfortable. I will be modifying the bladder support strap myself. It would be nice to have an integrated rain cover, I know their hiking specific bags have one, but this is not a big deal for me as I have a separate one from another bag, and I can leave it at home if the weather is great.
originally posted on REI
So I looked at this pack side by side with my current Talon 22 (a couple years old model), last years model, and this new one. The newest version doesn't feel as solid or as quality, maybe it's the recycled material. The new pack's shoulder padding feels flimsy compared to last years. Additionally the top accessory pocket and the interior accessory pocket feel like they are either smaller or sewn tighter. After looking more closely the top panel zippered slash pocket is definitely smaller than previous year versions. In the older version the internal pocket was sewn onto the larger top panel packet. Now the top panel is just as small as the internal pocket. The two pockets are essentially two sides of the same pouch with a divider. Terrible change on Ospreys part ... MoreSo I looked at this pack side by side with my current Talon 22 (a couple years old model), last years model, and this new one. The newest version doesn't feel as solid or as quality, maybe it's the recycled material. The new pack's shoulder padding feels flimsy compared to last years. Additionally the top accessory pocket and the interior accessory pocket feel like they are either smaller or sewn tighter. After looking more closely the top panel zippered slash pocket is definitely smaller than previous year versions. In the older version the internal pocket was sewn onto the larger top panel packet. Now the top panel is just as small as the internal pocket. The two pockets are essentially two sides of the same pouch with a divider. Terrible change on Ospreys part and I hope the next redesign goes back to the larger pocket. The water bottle pockets on the sides appear to be deeper however. While I really like the new grey color, I will not be upgrading anytime soon. I do wish that one of the accessory pockets had a little more organization capability, similar to the Daylight Plus, but I know this pack is supposed to me more minimalist. I wouldn't recommend this pack if you can wait for the next iteration and hope they improve the pockets.
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I’ve been hiking with this daypack for about three months now. Overall the pack has been super comfortable, thanks to the adjustable torso and nice hip belt. I bought the REI duck’s back rain cover which was useful for a rainy PNW hike and it worked great.My biggest complaint, and likely the reason I’ll be bringing this back to REI and exchanging for a different pack, is the fact that it’s a major struggle to fit my hydration reservoir into the pack. Even with the upper straps as loose as they’ll go, the size of the opening for the reservoir is so small and has no budge. I have the Osprey 2.5L bladder and in order to fit the bladder in (I fill it beforehand), the pack has to be empty and it’s a lot of gentle nudging turned into aggressive shaking and shimmy-ing of ... MoreI’ve been hiking with this daypack for about three months now. Overall the pack has been super comfortable, thanks to the adjustable torso and nice hip belt. I bought the REI duck’s back rain cover which was useful for a rainy PNW hike and it worked great.My biggest complaint, and likely the reason I’ll be bringing this back to REI and exchanging for a different pack, is the fact that it’s a major struggle to fit my hydration reservoir into the pack. Even with the upper straps as loose as they’ll go, the size of the opening for the reservoir is so small and has no budge. I have the Osprey 2.5L bladder and in order to fit the bladder in (I fill it beforehand), the pack has to be empty and it’s a lot of gentle nudging turned into aggressive shaking and shimmy-ing of the pack to get the bladder to slide down. I’m afraid that one of these times I’m going to burst the bladder trying to get it placed in the pack.Definitely hoping that there are other Osprey packs with similar features that have a better reservoir situation because the design of the Tempest is not ideal!
| Capacity | 20 Litres (Small-Medium), 22 Litres (Large-XL) |
| Harness | BioStretch |
| Average Weight | 0.94kg (Small-Medium), 1.06kg (Large-XL) |
Osprey Talon 22
Delivery $81.21
I was looking for a ~20 litre pack and struggling to decide, so I bought ALL the Osprey ~20l packs (over £1,000) so I could try them all. They all offered something I liked but you know I couldn't find one that ticked every box for me, this Talon 11 ticked most!Pros- It seems bigger than 11 litres. I was able to put almost as much gear in this as some of their 20 litre packs- It looks narrow and neat on your back, not big and bulky- It's very comfortable- It's not as hot and sweaty as I thought it would be (I wanted a trampoline back)- The hip pockets are big enough to be usable (some other bags are big enough for just a car key, literally!)- Stow on the go walking pole holders work wellCons- The bladder pocket is flawed and needs to be redesigned. It is ... MoreI was looking for a ~20 litre pack and struggling to decide, so I bought ALL the Osprey ~20l packs (over £1,000) so I could try them all. They all offered something I liked but you know I couldn't find one that ticked every box for me, this Talon 11 ticked most!Pros- It seems bigger than 11 litres. I was able to put almost as much gear in this as some of their 20 litre packs- It looks narrow and neat on your back, not big and bulky- It's very comfortable- It's not as hot and sweaty as I thought it would be (I wanted a trampoline back)- The hip pockets are big enough to be usable (some other bags are big enough for just a car key, literally!)- Stow on the go walking pole holders work wellCons- The bladder pocket is flawed and needs to be redesigned. It is very difficult to get an Osprey bladder in there (I'm using the narrower blue one) as the bladder is wider than the space, caused by the load lifter straps being in the way. Yes you can loosen the straps, or even remove them, but this is a faff. Also, the strap that supports the bladder has been sewn onto the soft flexible part of the bag rather than the stiff back support. This means when you have 1-2 kilos of water in there the weight pulls down and distorts the top the bag making it look a right mess.- No integrated rain cover.I've used this bag on two ultra challenges now, both were 100km continuous walks. They stow on the go worked well, I was frequently putting my poles back in the loops and found I could do this without even stopping or slowing down just by leaving the poles fully extended. The hip pockets were accessible and big enough for extra snacks. The bag didn't make my back too sweaty (I was expecting it to), being small and narrow probably helped this. And it was comfortable. I will be modifying the bladder support strap myself. It would be nice to have an integrated rain cover, I know their hiking specific bags have one, but this is not a big deal for me as I have a separate one from another bag, and I can leave it at home if the weather is great.
So I looked at this pack side by side with my current Talon 22 (a couple years old model), last years model, and this new one. The newest version doesn't feel as solid or as quality, maybe it's the recycled material. The new pack's shoulder padding feels flimsy compared to last years. Additionally the top accessory pocket and the interior accessory pocket feel like they are either smaller or sewn tighter. After looking more closely the top panel zippered slash pocket is definitely smaller than previous year versions. In the older version the internal pocket was sewn onto the larger top panel packet. Now the top panel is just as small as the internal pocket. The two pockets are essentially two sides of the same pouch with a divider. Terrible change on Ospreys part ... MoreSo I looked at this pack side by side with my current Talon 22 (a couple years old model), last years model, and this new one. The newest version doesn't feel as solid or as quality, maybe it's the recycled material. The new pack's shoulder padding feels flimsy compared to last years. Additionally the top accessory pocket and the interior accessory pocket feel like they are either smaller or sewn tighter. After looking more closely the top panel zippered slash pocket is definitely smaller than previous year versions. In the older version the internal pocket was sewn onto the larger top panel packet. Now the top panel is just as small as the internal pocket. The two pockets are essentially two sides of the same pouch with a divider. Terrible change on Ospreys part and I hope the next redesign goes back to the larger pocket. The water bottle pockets on the sides appear to be deeper however. While I really like the new grey color, I will not be upgrading anytime soon. I do wish that one of the accessory pockets had a little more organization capability, similar to the Daylight Plus, but I know this pack is supposed to me more minimalist. I wouldn't recommend this pack if you can wait for the next iteration and hope they improve the pockets.
I’ve been hiking with this daypack for about three months now. Overall the pack has been super comfortable, thanks to the adjustable torso and nice hip belt. I bought the REI duck’s back rain cover which was useful for a rainy PNW hike and it worked great.My biggest complaint, and likely the reason I’ll be bringing this back to REI and exchanging for a different pack, is the fact that it’s a major struggle to fit my hydration reservoir into the pack. Even with the upper straps as loose as they’ll go, the size of the opening for the reservoir is so small and has no budge. I have the Osprey 2.5L bladder and in order to fit the bladder in (I fill it beforehand), the pack has to be empty and it’s a lot of gentle nudging turned into aggressive shaking and shimmy-ing of ... MoreI’ve been hiking with this daypack for about three months now. Overall the pack has been super comfortable, thanks to the adjustable torso and nice hip belt. I bought the REI duck’s back rain cover which was useful for a rainy PNW hike and it worked great.My biggest complaint, and likely the reason I’ll be bringing this back to REI and exchanging for a different pack, is the fact that it’s a major struggle to fit my hydration reservoir into the pack. Even with the upper straps as loose as they’ll go, the size of the opening for the reservoir is so small and has no budge. I have the Osprey 2.5L bladder and in order to fit the bladder in (I fill it beforehand), the pack has to be empty and it’s a lot of gentle nudging turned into aggressive shaking and shimmy-ing of the pack to get the bladder to slide down. I’m afraid that one of these times I’m going to burst the bladder trying to get it placed in the pack.Definitely hoping that there are other Osprey packs with similar features that have a better reservoir situation because the design of the Tempest is not ideal!
I have an older Talon 22 pack from 10 years ago, I love this pack, but decided it was time for an upgrade. I saw them available at the last REI sale in a great neon green color and nabbed one. Just got back from a 12 day road trip with aggressive hiking in many state and national parks. This pack just doesn't hold up like the old one. I had great difficulty inserting a filled 1.5 liter, 2 Liter or 3 liter hydration bladder in the sleeve. My old pack has no problems, but this was a battle every time. Once the bladder is in, the weight of it collapsed and bent the support across the top so that it was very difficult to access the top zipper pocket. The structural support across the top has a permanent bend in it now because it can't hold the weight of a full bladder. ... MoreI have an older Talon 22 pack from 10 years ago, I love this pack, but decided it was time for an upgrade. I saw them available at the last REI sale in a great neon green color and nabbed one. Just got back from a 12 day road trip with aggressive hiking in many state and national parks. This pack just doesn't hold up like the old one. I had great difficulty inserting a filled 1.5 liter, 2 Liter or 3 liter hydration bladder in the sleeve. My old pack has no problems, but this was a battle every time. Once the bladder is in, the weight of it collapsed and bent the support across the top so that it was very difficult to access the top zipper pocket. The structural support across the top has a permanent bend in it now because it can't hold the weight of a full bladder. Luckily I had my old Exos 34 on the trip as well, so after a week switched to that so that I could have a reliable backpack. You guys ruined what was the best travel backpack and one day hiking backpack. This was a big downgrade. Glad my old Talon 22 is still in serviceable condition
This is just about the most pack one can comfortably handle without getting load lifters above your shoulders with a rigid frame. For everything from a challenging half-day to 36-48 hours out this pack is perfect. Works decently well for airline travel too as a carry-on.The absolute miracle here though is that the pack is so light for its size, comfortable, airy, and compresses so well that I want to use it for most of my regular day hiking as well. Compressed, with a low weight, it feels nimble and body-hugging like the best daypacks for the sake of weighing just a couple ounces more than minimalist packs that you will never notice on such a comfortable suspension. And you get great features (big usable belt pockets foremost) and a level of durability that you're ... MoreThis is just about the most pack one can comfortably handle without getting load lifters above your shoulders with a rigid frame. For everything from a challenging half-day to 36-48 hours out this pack is perfect. Works decently well for airline travel too as a carry-on.The absolute miracle here though is that the pack is so light for its size, comfortable, airy, and compresses so well that I want to use it for most of my regular day hiking as well. Compressed, with a low weight, it feels nimble and body-hugging like the best daypacks for the sake of weighing just a couple ounces more than minimalist packs that you will never notice on such a comfortable suspension. And you get great features (big usable belt pockets foremost) and a level of durability that you're unlikely to find on a smaller capacity daypack. The only time I don't want to pick it up is when I feel like I'd look silly wearing a large-ish, hip-belted pack on a highly trafficked local trail, or I'm really only going to be out long enough to need liter or two of water and a jacket. Although really, in a muted color and compressed, this pack can look as sleek as many. Having used much lighter packs that were always a compromise in some way, and heavier, more luxurious models that were never worth the extra weight, I'm a little mad at myself that I didn't give this pack a try earlier in my "career".My only gripes are that as much as I appreciate having a brain instead of zippers or a roll-top, it is permanently attached on the shoulder strap side, and can look a little disheveled when the pack is compressed. (You can loop bungee the pole holders together to meet in the middle and hold it down for a tidier look.) It'd be great to be able to fit a foam sleeping pad beneath a floating brain for overnights instead of being limited to just smaller items like jackets.
I recently took this pack on day hikes in Glacier NP and Grand Teton (roughly 50 miles in total hiking with this bag). It is a quality bag for day hikes and very comfortable once adjusted.My main issue with the pack is the badder design. I already had a 3L Osprey water bladder, so I chose this pack for brand/connection compatibility. However, I was very disappointed with how this pack held up when using the bladder feature. First off, the bladder is very hard to remove/insert into the hydration pack compartment— full or empty. Second, when full and tied in, the weight of the hydration pack causes the top of the backpack to collapse in on itself since the structure in this part of the pack is just some sort of firm board rather than connected to the frame. As both ... MoreI recently took this pack on day hikes in Glacier NP and Grand Teton (roughly 50 miles in total hiking with this bag). It is a quality bag for day hikes and very comfortable once adjusted.My main issue with the pack is the badder design. I already had a 3L Osprey water bladder, so I chose this pack for brand/connection compatibility. However, I was very disappointed with how this pack held up when using the bladder feature. First off, the bladder is very hard to remove/insert into the hydration pack compartment— full or empty. Second, when full and tied in, the weight of the hydration pack causes the top of the backpack to collapse in on itself since the structure in this part of the pack is just some sort of firm board rather than connected to the frame. As both components were Osprey brand, I had much higher expectations for how they would work together.
I bought this pack to replace my old Talon 22, which ripped at the front after 8-9 years of heavy use. I loved that pack so much I successfully urged my partner to get one roughly 5 years ago.This is in no way comparable to the other two older packs. For starters, it is much smaller in terms of useful space. I barely had room for a light jacket, a larger pair of binoculars, and a couple snacks. Secondly, the hydration sleeve is frustratingly small. Be prepared to spend an extra 10 minutes trying to get a bladder in. Lastly, the material is lighter and cheaper feeling. I don't imagine this one lasting even 10% of the old one.Since that first pack, I've been an Osprey devotee. Both my partner's and my backpacking bags are also Osprey. Sadly, I've now purchased ... MoreI bought this pack to replace my old Talon 22, which ripped at the front after 8-9 years of heavy use. I loved that pack so much I successfully urged my partner to get one roughly 5 years ago.This is in no way comparable to the other two older packs. For starters, it is much smaller in terms of useful space. I barely had room for a light jacket, a larger pair of binoculars, and a couple snacks. Secondly, the hydration sleeve is frustratingly small. Be prepared to spend an extra 10 minutes trying to get a bladder in. Lastly, the material is lighter and cheaper feeling. I don't imagine this one lasting even 10% of the old one.Since that first pack, I've been an Osprey devotee. Both my partner's and my backpacking bags are also Osprey. Sadly, I've now purchased (and returned) my last Osprey pack. I'm hoping the Deuter pack I ordered, which should be arriving anytime, will make a great substitute.
I had the "M/L (48-58mm) older size and this one is listed as "M/L/XL (48-58mm)" on the tag on the back edge. The new bag is narrower (left to right) and maybe a touch longer (top to bottom). The top zip pocket (where you keep keys and small items) is way smaller in the newer model to my disappointment. I when I slide in a standard 14" laptop, the new bag is just barely able to span for this while the old bag it few well. The new bag does have larger side mesh pockets for wider water bottles and now fits a Nalgene, the old one did not. The left shoulder stretchy pocket is now a folded over pocket with a button to snap it closed. I keep my wireless headphones in it. However the snap always pops free from normal moving so I worry that the headphones are less secure. ... MoreI had the "M/L (48-58mm) older size and this one is listed as "M/L/XL (48-58mm)" on the tag on the back edge. The new bag is narrower (left to right) and maybe a touch longer (top to bottom). The top zip pocket (where you keep keys and small items) is way smaller in the newer model to my disappointment. I when I slide in a standard 14" laptop, the new bag is just barely able to span for this while the old bag it few well. The new bag does have larger side mesh pockets for wider water bottles and now fits a Nalgene, the old one did not. The left shoulder stretchy pocket is now a folded over pocket with a button to snap it closed. I keep my wireless headphones in it. However the snap always pops free from normal moving so I worry that the headphones are less secure. One really surprising thing is I have had the bag two months and the Osprey logo has already warn off the top of the bag (above the helmet holder). I guess they don't want to advertise their product :-)The rest of the bag is well made and the stitching is top notch.
Originally, I bought an Ariel 65, but realized that pack is overkill for someone that is only 5’3 and 100lbs. I’m not going to carry that much weight at any given time.Then I bought an Aura AG 50, which is smaller capacity, but the sizing was strange and the hip belts felt stiff.The Tempest 40 seems carry almost the same amount of items as those other bag and can handle my somewhat bulkier sleeping bag due to the opening in bottom being much larger than the pre-mentioned bags. The Tempest straps aren’t as heavily pads as the others, but it’s a very comfortable bag.Just for reference, I bought the M/L due to having a 17” inch torso and even though I’m very thin, the hip belts adjusted perfectly to my small waist. The other two bags limiting in this aspect. The ... MoreOriginally, I bought an Ariel 65, but realized that pack is overkill for someone that is only 5’3 and 100lbs. I’m not going to carry that much weight at any given time.Then I bought an Aura AG 50, which is smaller capacity, but the sizing was strange and the hip belts felt stiff.The Tempest 40 seems carry almost the same amount of items as those other bag and can handle my somewhat bulkier sleeping bag due to the opening in bottom being much larger than the pre-mentioned bags. The Tempest straps aren’t as heavily pads as the others, but it’s a very comfortable bag.Just for reference, I bought the M/L due to having a 17” inch torso and even though I’m very thin, the hip belts adjusted perfectly to my small waist. The other two bags limiting in this aspect. The Aura fit great to my torso, but had a huge hip belt that I couldn’t use.So if you like comfortable, reasonable sized, packs that accommodate longer torsos (especially if you are thin with a longer torso), this might be the perfect bag for you.I love it and plan on taking it on an extended backpacking trip in California later this year. Also, I’m excited to see if this bag might pass as a carry-on since it’s only 40L.
I didn't intend buying this pack but a shop had in on sale which was too good to pass. My initial thoughts of a well designed and well made pack gave way to feeling somewhat underwhelmed. After the first long hike the entire pack made more sense with its stripped back vibe but very functional. After the second long hike I had the adjustments dialed in and settled on how to organize my gear between the inside and outside pockets. This is a great pack. The outside mesh pockets are large and stretchy and can easily accommodate a 1.5l bottle or a waterproof jacket and mid layers etc. the hip pockets felt too far back but I have since got used to their placement. The pocket on the shoulder strap could do with a redesign(take a look at the Gossamer Gear Vagabond). The ... MoreI didn't intend buying this pack but a shop had in on sale which was too good to pass. My initial thoughts of a well designed and well made pack gave way to feeling somewhat underwhelmed. After the first long hike the entire pack made more sense with its stripped back vibe but very functional. After the second long hike I had the adjustments dialed in and settled on how to organize my gear between the inside and outside pockets. This is a great pack. The outside mesh pockets are large and stretchy and can easily accommodate a 1.5l bottle or a waterproof jacket and mid layers etc. the hip pockets felt too far back but I have since got used to their placement. The pocket on the shoulder strap could do with a redesign(take a look at the Gossamer Gear Vagabond). The structure of the back is great and the curve towards the bottom sits perfectly in the small of my back and the weight is comfortably carried on the hips. I get the feeling the structure and design aid a more correct posture and prevent slouching towards the end of a tough day. I use the pack with a 2l bladder and have more than enough space for full days or light overnights. In fact, this would be my ideal bag for multi-day hikes such as the Camino de Santiago.Very satisfied with the pack and I appreciate the smaller details such as the zip pulls etc.
| Capacity | 20 Litres (Small-Medium), 22 Litres (Large-XL) |
| Harness | BioStretch |
| Average Weight | 0.94kg (Small-Medium), 1.06kg (Large-XL) |
