Osprey Talon 33 Backpack REVIEW

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Osprey's new Talon series for Spring 2007 contains four packs (44, 33, 22, and 11 liters) targeted for active light pursuits. The Talon 33 at 2000 cubic inches (33 L) is a frameless pack with just the right volume for an overnight fastpacking trip, multi-day adventure race, or day tripping in colder weather. The beauty of this type of pack is that it hugs the body, is well ventilated, is equipped for hydrating and snacking on the fly, and has loads of convenient access pockets. That said, how does the Osprey Talon 33 provide those desired attributes?

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Introduction
What's Good
What's Not So Good
Specifications: Year/Model, Style, Volume, Weight, Sizes Available, Torso Fit Range, Fabrics, Features, Volume To Weight Ratio, Comfortable Load Carrying Capacity, Carry Load to Pack Weight Ratio, MSRP
Performance
- Suspension System
- Features and Utility
- Assessment
What's Unique
Recommendations for Improvement

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Jan 23, 2007 at 8:59 pm #1221393

Benjamin Smith
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@bugbomb
Locale: South Texas

Companion forum thread to:

Osprey Talon 33 Backpack REVIEW

Jan 23, 2007 at 9:11 pm #1375506

b d
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@bdavis
Locale: Mt. Lassen - Shasta, N. Cal.

I love the Osprey packs, but the photo of the Talon 33 looks like it "hangs low." Is that the case or is it just a photo angle or moment before it is lifted up on the back? bd

Feb 5, 2007 at 9:06 am #1377188

Shane Heilman
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@mshaner

I'm curious – how much weight did you carry in this pack? Not base weight please. IOW, what did the pack weigh the moment you pulled it out of the trunk and hit the trailhead?

I've got the 44 and for the moment love it. But I've not hit a dry spot where I had to jump the weight up to 30+ lbs.

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