Osprey  Talon 44 Pack - Men's

This pack lasted me 2,190 miles. I took the lid off. The stretch mesh in the back of the pack holds a surprising amount. I packed pretty light in terms of gear and was able to take this on a few stretches of 7 days, including the 100 mile wilderness, fully loaded with food. I think the reason people go with the Exos over this pack is because of venting and suspension systems. I have not tried an Exos so can't make a comparison. If you do get this it's about 6 ounces less than the Exos 48.

Used this to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc and it was perfect. Plenty of room for what we needed - I had probably 10-20 liters of extra space since we did not have to pack hardly any food. Loved this pack. Lightweight. comfortable. great access top and bottom. great hip belts. adjustable in many different ways. I swapped the REI flash 45 out for this due to neck and hip pain. This pack is much more comfortable than the flash 45. Things I would change: Get rid of or shorten many of the straps - way more straps than necessary. I also modified the pack so the top pouch clips off with 4 clips instead of just the two. This way I can take the top off and bring it in the tent with me, or if I'm travelling on a train or airplane, can pop the top off. Would be a great feature for them to add as stock.

Everything you need in a pack and nothing you don't! Perfect balance of weight and comfort for the capacity. External hydration reservoir supports up to 3L reaervoir easily, stow & go feature is awesome, capacity is perfect at 44L for light overnighters. Just enough storage and organization without adding weight. My only suggestion is to change nothing!!! It's perfect.

I have used this for a few years on long multi-day hikes. It is just big enough for the gear conscious hiker to hold everything needed for 2-3 days on the trail. I prefer this smaller pack because it forces me to be selective when choosing gear, but still holds all the mandatory items. Quality and comfort are top notch.

Excellent pack. Completed thru-hike with this pack. It was the perfect size for myself. MAkes you be selective with gear. Tight fit for 5 or 6 days of food. Perfect for less than 5 days. Large outside pocket helps to store gear on the outside with ease. Improvements- NEeds larger hip belt pockets.

Have used a Talon 33 for years, decided to buy a 44 to handle fall weather gear. Used for the first time last week. This pack fits very well, and adjusts easily while on the move. Plenty of storage options in terms of pockets and webbed pouches without adding weight to the pack. Durability is outstanding, after 4 years, on my 33 the only visible wear is a tiny hole in the exterior webbed pouch. Everything else is fully intact even though I’ve put it through the ringer. I’d recommend this pack to anyone.

REI, I tried on the Talon 44 (s/m) in the store to get the best set up then ordered it online later. In the store, once i connected the hip belt, I had quite a big strap to tighten it down. About a month later, (my waist went from a 38-36" in that time), I got my S/M in. With the hip strap fully adjusted out, I could barely connect them and actually had to suck in some air lol. Why does this pack list the S/M waist as 26-45 inches, but the one I got couldn't even fit on my 36" waist?

I'm 73" tall and 224 pounds. My waist is about 40". I ordered the M/L for my 20" torso. I'm not an ultralight person, but I easily fit 18 pounds in here and carried it with no pinching or soreness. Pros: Lightweight, sleeping pad straps, comfortable, adjustable suspension, external access to hydration bladder Cons: Shoulder pocket is small - can't fit cell phone in it. Hip belt pockets are small and further back than other packs I've used. Poor ventilation between pack & back. I'm on the fence about keeping it or returning it. On one hand, few packs offer these features at this weight & size, especially the sleeping pad straps which was one of the benefits that lead me to this purchase. But though I found it to be generally comfortable, the poor ventilation gives me pause. Also, I had to adjust the shoulder straps to their maximum length for it to fit me comfortably.

I bought this as a day pack. When I add camera gear to my hikes it fills up my pack quickly. I’m glad I went for the larger, on a 20 mile hike through the Tetons we used every bit of space. It also does a decent job of compressing down when not filled to the brim, so I’ll probably use it as my climbing bag in between hiking trips. The shoulder straps aren’t the best Osprey has to offer. After a full day with a full pack my shoulders needed a break.

As always Osprey delivers on providing functionality at the best possible weight. This pack allows for me to internally pack a 2 person tent, sleeping pad, sleeping quilt, cooking kit to allow for long weekend on the trail!