Talon 22 Mens Hiking Backpack, Eclipse Grey, Large/X-Large

On the surface this pack looks like it has it all. However as a life Osprey owner and avid hiker this bag fails on so many levels. The hydration sleeve is useless for anything less than 1.0 L. Trying to use the sleeve with Ospreys own hydration bladder barely fits when empty let alone when it’s full without risking rupture. The main storage area is fairly small, bottle holder is useless and doesn’t properly hold anything. The hiking pole attachment is flimsy and it broke on first use.

For the first time in my life I had a piece of checked airline baggage disappear forever. Inside the bag was a 12 year old Osprey Talon 22 that I had lovingly used and abused all over the U.S. and the world. It is the perfect daypack in my eyes - not too big and not too small. Its extraordinarily comfortable, holds weight well, and the moveable framesheet allows you to zero-in on the perfect fit. I didnt think twice about buying another, and unlike my old one, they now have those spiffy Osprey side mounted trekking pole holders. Very few things deserve a full five stars without any negatives. The Talon 22 is in that category.

I have 3 other Osprey packs of varying sizes. An Osprey Manta 34, an Escapist 32, and a Farpoint 40 for travel. They all have their strengths. Ive been using the Escapist 32 as a daypack and it serves that purpose well but its more of a day to day use backpack. Good for bike commuting but doesnt have the structure to distribute a load for a longer day hike.

I bought this for a 12 day trip to Hawaii. At 6’4” and 245 pounds, a day pack can look comical on my back. This pack and very adjustable, sturdy, well constructed, and full of functional storage. We hike 9 of our 12 days and was able to fit everything we needed.

This Talon 22 is a great size for day hikes, epic mountain bike rides, and even use as a personal item while flying. It is significantly bigger than my camelbak mule, so I can easily carry water, food, tools, spare tubes, and more for 5+ hour mountain bike rides. It also is plenty big enough for day hikes. The rigid back panel and harness comfortably and easily carries 25 lbs. Also, compared to my Statos 40, I definitely notice the lesser ventilation of the Talon 22. However, the Talon 22 works way better when I don’t need the space of the Stratos 40, especially when bringing it on a plane. I have some leg room when placing this backpack under the seat. The Stratos 40 was too big the one time I tried using it as my personal item. Last, as with all my Osprey backpacks, the quality and thoughtful features are excellent. This is a pack I know I will enjoy using for many years in lots of different activities.

We took a trip to 9 national parks a couple months ago, and used 4 different backpacks for a dozen or so hikes. These are the packs we used: this one (Osprey Talon 22), an Osprey Hikelite 18, a Gregory Swift 15, and a Mountainsmith Clear Creek 15.

Fine product like all my other Osprey packs.

Very well thought out design. Lightweight but durable. You get what you pay for with Osprey packs

Im 6 and 280lbs and this fits me really well. Adjustments are excellent. Wore this to Washington DC a few weeks ago.

Did a 4.5 mile hike near Palmer Lake, Colorado. The pack was very comfortable for the 2 or so hours I was walking. Stays close to the back and I sweat less than my other pack. The waist belt took some pressure off my back which I needed. And the pole holder works very well once you learn how to do it.