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Looking for the pack to suit all your summer adventures? Osprey® Talon 44 is designed for cragging and climbing, to overnight and thru hiking!
- 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
Specifications based on size Medium/Large. Specifications for Small/Medium torso / base volume / weight are as follows:
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Osprey Talon 44 Pack Specs
Specification | Description |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Frame type | Internal |
| Approximate volume | 2,700 cubic inches |
| Approximate volume - metric | 44 liters |
| Average weight | 2 lbs. 10 oz. |
| Average weight - metric | 1.18 kilograms |
| Adjustable torso | Yes |
| Fits torso | 18 - 20.5 inches |
| Dimensions | 27 x 10 x 8 inches |
| Material | Nylon |
| Number of pockets | 4 + main compartment |
| Hydration compatible | Yes |
| Access / Loading | Top |
Osprey Talon 44 Pack Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Good padding (11)
- Lightweight (11)
- Adjustable (10)
- Comfortable (9)
- Easy to load (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking (10)
- Hiking (10)
- Day trip (8)
- Day hikes (7)
- Light loads (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (11), Casual/ recreational (8)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (7), Comfort driven (4)
Reviewed by 19 customers
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Pros
- Excellent design
- Very adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Osprey Talon 44 Pack:
In my 47 years of backpacking, I've used well over a dozen different packs. The Osprey Talon 44 is the best of the lot--not even close! It is very comfortable to carry and its features are incredibly practical. It is super-easy to open and to retrieve gear from during rest stops.
For me, one of the things that stands out is how easy it is to pack and unpack. Before purchasing, I took all my gear to the store and tested all of the comparable brands/models. Many of them were very difficult to pack, but the Talon easily swallowed the gear and begged for more--it holds significantly more than some competitors that are rated 200 to 400 cubic inches greater in capacity.
So far, I have used it only on several 1 and 2 night trips with my wife, carrying 25-30 lbs. total in my pack, including water. It feels like I'm not carrying a pack at all! The outer stretch pockets work very well. The reflective design is fun--on one hike we did the last 1/2 hour with our headlamps and my wife said it was very entertaining to follow me as I glowed in the dark.
I'm not too keen on any of the 3 colors that Osprey makes this pack in, but the pack itself is so wonderful that I've long since gotten over that.
Pros
- Extraordinary versatility
- Good padding
- Large capacity
- Very adjustable
- Wear resistant fabric
- Well balanced
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about Osprey Talon 44 Pack:
I echo all other reviews but want to add some specific statistics. I just completed a seven day trip over the High Sierra Trail where this pack carried a 10 quart pot, communications and navigation gear and 700 cubic inch capacity bear canister (in the pot) as well as my minimalist sleeping and personal gear without a problem. I was stunned with how well it carried the weight and how well the straps performed. This pack was the envy of the trip.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Easily to load
- Fun colors
- Good padding
- Very adjustable
- Very stable ride
Cons
- Fragile hardware
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about Osprey Talon 44 Pack:
For my needs, it is the perfect size. It can be used for a "bring-everything but the kitchen sink" weekend trip, or if packed carefully, a week long trip. It is narrow enough for skiing, stable enough for bouldering. It is a little heavy for thru-hiking. There are some packs out there that weigh a pound less and carry more, but as all the other equipment gets smaller and lighter, this isn't a problem. I'll be happy to carry the extra weight because this pack is so comfortable and stable that it will actually be better for you in the long run. It doesn't even feel like it's on. I'm going to use it for the entire Appalachian Trail in a few months, but of course I will be carrying a down sleeping bag about the size of a football and tarp instead of a tent.
It has a ton of great features. The spandex-like pockets are an improvement over mesh. The hydration system is great because you don’t need to unpack the main compartment to refill. The fabric is a good compromise between weight and durability. It even has a built in whistle on the sternum strap buckle! My only complaint is that the hardware is indeed a little fragile, but I don't think you’ll break anything under normal use.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Easy to use
- Good padding
- Good size
- Great color
- Large capacity
- Lightweight
- Made well
- Very adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Osprey Talon 44 Pack:
I love this pack! It fits great and is very light! I like how you can access your gear from the top or bottom making it easy to get to stuff when you are on the go. The material is strong, but breathable and light. The straps are easy to adjust to make a comfortable fit for women.
Pros
- Good padding
- Helpful add ons
- Large capacity
- Very adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Osprey Talon 44 Pack:
This pack adds plenty of really useful extras that you wont find in other packs without making it a cluttered mess. The main compartment has a mid body compression strap that helps to manage lighter loads when you are using it for a quick scramble or dayhike. The zippered bottom compartment is a great convenience and allows you quick access to those heavier items you need first when you get to camp. The integrated interior key clip is a lifesaver after a long walk down the mountain, no more digging for keys. As fas as comfort goes, it is extremely adjustable and will fit most any torso type. The handy strap keepers keep your pack clean and help prevent snags. The only con is the hipbelt pocket zippers tend to get stuck depending on how they are sitting on your hips, making them a bit longer would help. I was a bit hesitant to buy this one as it is a new line from Osprey, but it seems as though they got it right the first time.
Pros
- Very adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Osprey Talon 44 Pack:
For a backpack with a capacity of 44 liters, the Osprey Talon 44 is a surprisingly functional backpacking/camping pack. Best features: adjustable torso, easy access (top and bottom-loading), and more than a few straps and loops, well-suited for holding ski poles, trekking poles, and or ice axes. Bar none the best pack I have ever owned.
Pros
- Good padding
- Plenty of Gear Attachment
- Very adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Osprey Talon 44 Pack:
I have absolutely loved this pack! I have used it backpacking and on day trips and couldn't be more thrilled with it. The suspension is very comfortable (even slightly overloaded), the straps are very adjustable, and the pockets are perfect. The main compartment is cavernous (I have put more gear than I thought possible into it) and it does not have unnecessary pockets and zippers in the way. It is also more durable than I thought it may be. Get this pack, you will not regret it.
Pros
- Good padding
- Very adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Osprey Talon 44 Pack:
The Osprey Talon 44 is simply, the best backpack I have ever owned. It's versatility sets it apart from any other similar models. It functions perfectly as a daypack, for any sort of hiking adventure, and also as a backpacking pack. At [$] the Osprey Talon 44 is a very wise purchase.
Pros
- Very adjustable
- Very Lightweight
Cons
- Rain cover not included
- Straps are kinda flimsy
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Day trip
- General purpose
- Hiking
Comments about Osprey Talon 44 Pack:
I used it everyday on my vacation in Canada. It fit everything I needed for my day hikes and then some.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Hikes
- Extended Hikes
- Light Loads
Comments about Osprey Talon 44 Pack:
This pack was both large and comfortable enough to carry 10 kilo / 22 pounds of gear and food for a 4 day, 100 kilometer / 62 mile hut to hut trip to Arctic Lappland. The stretchable pouch on the back is a superb feature for quick and repeated access to raingear, extra layers, hats, and such. I also found it real easy to get stuff in and out of the pack, as it has great access and a stretchable but strong fabric throughout. The hip belt at first appeared flimsy but it proved super comfortable and held the load right on my hipbones. Another set of great features are the hip belt pouches, for energy bars and small items, and the shoulder strap pouches, which were handily perfect for my camera and mini camcorder. The 2 side pockets held full liter sized water bottles, an unexpected perk for a pack of this size. As the owner of a much beloved massive expedition sized 95 liter Dana Terraplane LTW weekend, I never thought I would sing the praises of a pack that is nearly ethereal. This pack floated on my back through long days - you can't go wrong with it.
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- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Salka Hut, on the Kungsledden, in Swedish Lappland
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Loaded up, on the Kungsledden Trail
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