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Osprey Talon 11 Pack - Men's
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With mounting options for an ice axe, trekking poles, bike helmet and blinking light, the Osprey Talon 11 pack is ready for whatever adventures you can dream up.
Shop newer version- Injection-molded AirScape® back panel and a continuous-wrap harness and hipbelt allow the pack to move with you whether you're hiking or biking
- Constructed with high-quality recycled high-tenacity nylon for long-lasting durability
- Features dual-zippered panel access to main compartment
- Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip holds small items
- Includes a tuck-away ice axe attachment with bungee tie-off and a Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
- Top panel zippered slash pocket keeps small items handy
- LidLock bike helmet attachment stashes your helmet for easy transport between rides
- Lower side compression straps secure the load
- Adjustable bungee front panel storage lets you keep an extra layer within easy reach
- Includes 2 stretch-mesh side pockets, 1 easy-access, expandable stretch-mesh harness pocket and 2 zippered fabric hipbelt pockets
- External hydration reservoir sleeve allows easy access to your water supply (reservoir not included)
- Blinker light attachment (light not included)
Imported.
View the Osprey Talon Product LineView all Osprey Daypacks| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Backpack |
| Frame Type | Frameless |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
| Material(s) | Recycled 100-denier x 210-denier high-tenacity nylon (bluesign® approved); accent/bottom: recycled 420HD nylon packcloth (bluesign® approved) |
| Pack Access | Top / Panel |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 6 + main compartment |
| Hipbelt | Yes |
| Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
| Raincover Included | No |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pack what you need for short hikes.
Mister Scotty3 years ago
First time back packer. This was an excellent choice. Lightweight, comfortable and very suitable for the 5 - 8 miles hikes that I make around Phoenix, Arizona.
Mister Scotty
9 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Problem fitting hydration bladder
Craig McKenna4 years ago
High quality pack but the opening for the hydration bladder is very tight. Had the same issue with a Talon 26 that I tried a few months ago. Had to return both packs. Opening on my six year old Talon 22 is much easier to use.
Craig McKenna
12 people found this review helpful
Robert
Asheville, NC
Wonderful Pack, Next-to-New Label
2 years ago
Wonderful pack! A pleasure to carry. I ordered a small pack. I didn't want a lot of carrying capacity. I carry between eight and twenty pounds in it and it feels great! One negative: I was shocked to see the condition of the Osprey logo and name on the back of the pack after only a couple of weeks use (probably about 15 miles of carrying and about ten business days of use as my take to the office pack). The logo and name are about halfway gone. Only this part: logo and name look bad. For anyone who wants to flaunt affluence by carrying an Osprey pack this comes across looking like it's old before its time. See attached photo. The L.L. Bean anorak is over thirty years old and its label is holding up rather well.
Age:65–74
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Yes , I recommend this product
John S From ASC
SC
Hydration Sleeve Worthless
1 year ago
If you don't plan on using a hydration bladder then this is a pretty great pack. If you do plan on using one this thing is worthless. Hydration sleeve opening is literally smaller than the bladder is. You have to squeeze, tug, pull, fight to get it in - actually worrying about damaging it. I love the generous size, the outside bungees and overall fit. Zippers are funky and you are always opening the wrong compartment. I switched back to my Stratos 24.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'11"
No, I do not recommend this product
Mister Scotty
Pack what you need for short hikes.
3 years ago
First time back packer. This was an excellent choice. Lightweight, comfortable and very suitable for the 5 - 8 miles hikes that I make around Phoenix, Arizona.
Tar devil
Chapel Hill, NC
Excellent pack.
3 years ago
Excellent pack. I use it for my day hikes with my dog. The side pockets hold treats and bags. The slash pocket holds the phone, keys and wallet. Trekking pole is easy to reach. Pocket on back strap holds a small lock blade. Plenty of room to store a hat or jacket when it warms up. Blinky light holder is great for taking him out for his evening walk.
Age:65–74
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Yes , I recommend this product
Jason C
Dayton, OH
Great pack, considerably larger than expected
1 year ago
I've gone through a bunch of larger packs over the years for travel and hiking, and realized I needed something smaller. I wanted something I could leave in my truck with various essentials that I would always have with me. And my partner and I day hike frequently when we travel, often on trails longer than 10 miles, but we never actually need much supplies beyond just snacks, water, and perhaps additional clothes so I feel a little silly with a 20+ liter pack that's 1/3 full. This pack seemed perfect, and I was surprised with how much it actually holds. Each water bottle pocket will easily hold my 28 ounce Yeti tumbler and the pockets in the hip belt will hold my iPhone 15 Pro Max. It's rare that hip belt pockets will hold a Pro Max size phone even on much larger packs. Inside, I carry 2 of the small size Mystery Ranch Zoid cubes to organize some gear, as well as my REI sun hoodie. Those items consume less than 1/3 of the pack. I've taken this on a few trips now and have plenty of room for snacks, a change of clothes, and other random items.
Age:45–54
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'4"
Yes , I recommend this product
Lori D.
Although this is sold as
8 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Although this is sold as a small backpack, it is mighty perfect for a day hike. Love the top zipped compartment, great for stowing those most important items that you need without searching. Along with the perfect zipped area on the waist belt - fits my iPhone 15 perfectly. This pack just keeps on giving you options to place items that you need quickly without stopping to take everything out to find what u need! Oh and the outside side pockets on both sides are ideal for water bottles. And if you really need water, you can buy the bladder accessory as this pack is bladder ready! Must mention it had an easy clip for a biking helmet, and my trekking poles easily attach to the straps. This pack makes my hikes even more enjoyable!
Originally posted on Osprey
Craig McKenna
Problem fitting hydration bladder
4 years ago
High quality pack but the opening for the hydration bladder is very tight. Had the same issue with a Talon 26 that I tried a few months ago. Had to return both packs. Opening on my six year old Talon 22 is much easier to use.
No, I do not recommend this product
BCH
Huge
1 year ago
This seems like a decent pack but the size claims are ridiculous. I have been looking for a smaller hiking/biking pack so I ordered a Talon 11. It is huge. It has more capacity than my Deuter Speedlite 20 which I have been using for years. I then ordered a Raptor 10 which should only be a liter smaller than the Talon. It is less than half the size. Pretty ridiculous claims. The Raptor is the size I was looking for. However there is no external water bottle pocket for me to carry bear spray with quick access.
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
Water bladder compartment is poorly designed
4 years ago
Overall the bag is nice. However, this new model had a more rigid back panel which makes it extremely difficult to pit a hydration bladder in and out—it's simply impossible to push an opening wife enough to make the hydration bladder slide in. I really had to force it in and I can't see myself doing this every time. I'm gonna return it and stick with my trusty 22L which isn't that much larger in practice and has a removable velcro insert which makes putting a hydration bladder in much easier.
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practical guy
Better than hydration vests for running
7 months ago
I got this pack for long strenuous hikes with running tossed in. References: I've used a Camelbak 18 frameless daypack, a 2L Camelbak Marathoner vest, a 2L Ultimate Direction 6 vest, a 1.5L Nathan vest, a 1.5L Salomon Adv skin vest. I guess this large selection means that I've never been super happy with any one of them. I have given up on hydration vests. They may be much lighter, but they don't carry as well, so they feel heavier. Carrying 3 liters in the Talon 11 felt much easier than carrying less water in the hydration vests. I attribute this to the frame, which is lacking in the other things I'm comparing to. It doesn't make sense to me personally to save half a pound when the water weighs far more, and I myself lose a couple of pounds during the workout anyway. I'm on the small side, 120 lbs. The small Talon 11 fits me very well. (I have a lot of experience adjusting packs and know how to use the load lifters well.) I have to wear the pack high, with the waist belt at the narrowest part of my waist (belly-button level) but once there, it doesn't bounce at all. When completely cinched down snug, the pack runs really well, better than any running hydration vests I've used. Better than the Camelbak 18 daypack, whose shoulder straps, even when fully cinched down, always bounced and bothered my neck when I run. Sufficient pockets, especially the ones reachable while worn. The generous waist belt pockets can hold a lot of food, I can go for hours without removing the pack to get more. But the shoulder-strap pocket isn't secure, as its button closure tends to unsnap. I've lost my salt pills container because of it. For the pocketless strap, I a pocket from Justin's UL gear (Etsy), which I like much better than the buttoned pocket. I like the 2 organizing pockets at the top, one inside and one outside. Nice not to have to dig in the main compartments for small items. I've only used this pack in cool weather. No comments on how it fares in hot. I expect to have sweat trapped under it, but I'm used to that. The side compression straps do a good job keeping the reservoir from bouncing and sloshing when it's not full. I think compression straps are necessary for this and do a better job than elastic fabric, like on the Salomon Adv skins. Unfortunately, the buckles you need to reach to make adjustments are too high. I have to loosen the other buckles to lower the pack, adjust the compression straps then raise the pack back up again. The compression buckles should have been positioned at the lower end of straps where it would be totally reachable. My old Camelbak Marathoner had the same strap design, but with the buckles at the bottom end of the straps. Putting the buckles 6 inches higher than they need to be is so dumb. It's a bit hard to put a filled reservoir in the pack, but isn't that always the case with these things? I don't find it any worse with the Talon 11. I've read someone complaining that the reservoir pocket, which doesn't close completely, could let in water. I wouldn't worry about that. The opening closes enough when you use the load lifters. If it rains that much, I'd have bigger problems.
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