First Look: Osprey Hornet 46

[Anonymous]

Just received the evaluation pack heres a few pictures for those who havnt seen it yet…

Size: Large
Weight: 24.4oz

[Michael L]

Mine should be at my house when I get home. :)

[David Ure]

Frameless?

[Joe Clement]

Looks like a big Talon. Ure really needs one of thsoe, so he can make sure he's bunking with the buddy in his avatar!

[Mark Hume]

What are the specs on that thing? What kind of frame (or not) does it sport? When is it coming out? Any links to more info? What does it replace (if anything)?

Thanks!

[David Ure]

@Joe – don't you know it.

[Nick Gatel]

I think a lot of people do not know what is going on here. Osprey is working with BPL to test this new pack. They gave packs to 10 M-Life members for evaluation. No charge. However, you cannot sell the pack.

Two things going on here in my opinion. First, Osprey recognizes us fringe hikers here at BPL as a viable market. Second, it is a benefit of the M-Life membership.

Apparently BPL is trying to do more of this kind of thing for members and manufacturers.

BTW, I did not request a pack from Osprey, because I am happy with what is in my closet.

[Christoph Blank]

hi, does anyone know any details of this pack? looks quite interesting

[Michael L]

a lot like the talon, but lighter.

[Joe Clement]

I just wish they would quit sewing the hip belts on. Maybe Osprey needs to order a Mariposa Plus, or ULA Circuit.

[Andy F]

Why might someone choose this pack over a GG Gorilla or ULA Ohm? I do like the looks of the back panel and shoulder straps.

Will someone be posting or publishing a review?

[Christoph Blank]

also: is this the only size available or will there be more? I'd prefer this one at the size of my talon .. :)

[Cayenne Redmonk]

Someone might chose this over those other packs because Osprey is sold in stores, where people can try it on in person, load it up, actually see how it fits before committing to the purchase.

[>> Bender <<]

Christoph this will come in S/M and M/L just like the Talon.

[Michael L]

I think Bender is right on sizing.

[Christoph Blank]

I mean the size in litres, like Talon 22, 33, 44… will there be smaller ones?

[David Ure]

Ah – had no idea. Nice.

But, as asked – is it frameless?

[Mike S]

Hopefully this will come out with next years line. I will be interested to see if it fits. I have a rather long torso and a lot of the fixed length packs are to short for me.

[Mark Hume]

Does it have the adjustable yoke for torso length, like the Talon?

[Brian Hall]

I'd buy it if they made it in the 25-30L range.

[Aaron Reichow]

Looks to me that the yoke is fixed, like the Atmos/Aura, Exos, and Stratos packs. Generally rules out a pack, at least for me- still, it'd be great to see one in person.

[Nobody You Know]

…tell us how much it weighs and if it has a frame or not??? Today at REI I put 30lbs in an Exos and was not impressed with the funky shoulder straps and frame thing they use.

[Jennifer W]

Got the Ok from Osprey to discuss the details.

24.4 oz.

Some very nice features for the weight–initial observations:

Perfectly sized for at least a five day trip, including a Bearikade Weekender with sleeping mat wrapped around it, placed vertically on top of the sleeping bag.

No frame, has a stiff foam insert.

Heavenly padded shoulder straps, perfectly shaped.

Easily removable top lid (3 oz.) and foam insert.

Nicely placed grommets/drain holes at the bottom of each section, will be nice not to have to add my own when used for canyoneering.

Interesting design for the front buckle of the hip belt. It's a 1" buckle. A larger buckle sometimes cuts into my stomach when scrambling up rocks or steep sections, so this may help with that.

[Nobody You Know]

Thank you Jennifer.

[josh wagner]

is this pack designed the same for women as for men? really?

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