Osprey Talon 44 Backpack Review

Osprey's lightest multi-day backpack, the Talon 44 features a streamlined design for those who want to keep their gear organized. With its light weight and responsive suspension, the Talon 44 will make your next hike a lot more comfortable. It features: • Top-loading design with a removable lid pocket allows expansive gear storage • Osprey AirScape lightweight backpanel features ridge-molded foam with channels covered in mesh to allow airflow • Mesh-covered perforated shoulder straps and hipbelt save weight and enhance breathability • Fits a variety of backs thanks to its torso length adjustment: just rip it, adjust it and stick it • Aluminum headrail with fiberglass-composite side struts actively transfer load to waistbelt and resist sagging • Hydration reservoir compartment can be accessed from outside, between torso adjustment and pack compartment; hanging clip holds reservoir • Bottom of pack features sleeping pad straps and a zippered lower compartment for a sleeping bag or extra gear • Front and side stretch-woven pockets are ideal for stashing jacket, helmet, book or other often-used gear • Twin stretch pockets on shoulder straps, sized to fit cell phones, energy gel packets, GPS or just stash hydration tube end • Zippered stretch-mesh pockets on hipbelt are large enough for your compact digital camera in one and snacks in the other • Dual ice axe loops with bungee tool tie-offs let you lash on extra gear to the outside of pack • Side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying • Gender: Unisex • Frame type: Internal • Approximate volume: 2,700 cubic inches (44 liters) • Average weight: 2 lbs. 10 oz.(1.18 kilograms) • Adjustable torso: Yes • Fits torso18 - 20.5 inches (45.72-52.07cm) • Dimensions27 x 10 x 8 inches (68.58x25.4x20.32cm) • Material(s): Nylon • Number of pockets: 4 + main compartment • Hydration compatible: Yes • Access / Loading:Top • MSRP: $159 Special Thanks to YOUNGS BACKPACKING for hosting this review. If you'd like to visit/contact them, they can be reached at: 2508 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 548-7463 youngsbackpacking@sbcglobal.net This Video shot with a Canon G9 on loan.