Osprey  Talon 33 Pack - Men's

I've been a big fan of Osprey packs since the beginning, owning 7 different ones over the years. With this model, the size is just what I was looking for, and I appreciated the adjustable torso length. I can't understand why they designed a 'fast and light' style pack like this with placement of the side water bottle pockets which makes them impossible to reach while hiking. They could have added a side entrance to those pockets, as they do on the Aether and Atmos models. The tiny, weird pocket on the shoulder strap also seems pretty useless, and a waste of valuable space that could have been used for a larger, stretch pocket which could actually hold a smartphone or GPS. The hip belt pockets were decent in size, but also placed strangely far back on the belt, and extending the hip belt padding another inch or so forward would have been more comfortable as well. I unfortunately got the black model, which is entirely black, including all belts and buckles, making them impossible to see or find in dim light. Making them a contrasting lighter color would make sense. I would also liked to have seen the top lid be both 'floating' and removable, rather than sewn on.

This is just about the most pack one can comfortably handle without getting load lifters above your shoulders with a rigid frame. For everything from a challenging half-day to 36-48 hours out this pack is perfect. Works decently well for airline travel too as a carry-on. The absolute miracle here though is that the pack is so light for its size, comfortable, airy, and compresses so well that I want to use it for most of my regular day hiking as well. Compressed, with a low weight, it feels nimble and body-hugging like the best daypacks for the sake of weighing just a couple ounces more than minimalist packs that you will never notice on such a comfortable suspension. And you get great features (big usable belt pockets foremost) and a level of durability that you're unlikely to find on a smaller capacity daypack. The only time I don't want to pick it up is when I feel like I'd look silly wearing a large-ish, hip-belted pack on a highly trafficked local trail, or I'm really only going to be out long enough to need liter or two of water and a jacket. Although really, in a muted color and compressed, this pack can look as sleek as many. Having used much lighter packs that were always a compromise in some way, and heavier, more luxurious models that were never worth the extra weight, I'm a little mad at myself that I didn't give this pack a try earlier in my "career". My only gripes are that as much as I appreciate having a brain instead of zippers or a roll-top, it is permanently attached on the shoulder strap side, and can look a little disheveled when the pack is compressed. (You can loop bungee the pole holders together to meet in the middle and hold it down for a tidier look.) It'd be great to be able to fit a foam sleeping pad beneath a floating brain for overnights instead of being limited to just smaller items like jackets.

Good large daypack for longer hikes. It’s a bit tight sliding in a reservoir bladder (my 22L pack is easier). Each large side pockets hold a 1L nalgene or 2 Gatorade bottles for extra hydration.

Ideal for my uses. I am the family pack horse so room for 2-3 jackets snacks, sandwiches, and water for my family. Pockets work out great for my needs. The little pocket on the left shoulder strap is perfect for my reading glasses or a small hand sanitizer. I could even see this pack working out for an overnight adventure too.

I recently renewed my Osprey pack with a new Talon 33 model. It is a very comfortable lightweight pack with several improved features, including the side pockets and improved waist strap pockets. The attachment points for poles and ice axes etc have been improved. Overall the pack is great for single or multi day hikes. One small feature has been discontinued, - the small extra pocket with a velcrose fastening that was in the top external zipped pocket. This I found useful for storing a passport or document for easy access when travelling. I would have preferred this to be retained on the new model. Overall a great well designed pack for summer and winter use

The opening to slide the hydration bladder into its pocket is much too narrow. It's a 2 minute ordeal of shaking and shoving to get a full 3-liter bladder in place. With the pack itself empty. One of these days, the bladder will bust in the process and ruin a trip. What gives Osprey?

I liked the look and Initial fit of Peck but after wearing it for a little while the airscape pad was uncomfortable where it hit my back. The top lid is also unusual in that it zippers down. You are unable to strap anything underneath of it such as a rain jacket for a quick access when you were using the stretch mesh pocket for something else such as a chair. The Zulu 35 by Gregory and much more comfortable fit and functionality.You lose out on the exterior H2O pocket but as mentioned above that was an uncomfortable fit with the airscape suspension backing. I was able to quickly use a piece of bungee cord between the waist and the ice pickLoop to make a stow andgo system for my hiking polesEasily on the Zulu.

Nice day/overnight pack. I have other Osprey packs and decided an in-between was needed. Only had a few days, but I'm sure I will have plenty of adventures with this one

Fit and lightweight pack for overnight backpacking. only issue is shoulder strap has almost no padding. Even though they advertise 20 LB or upto 30 LB. I tried only 23 Lb load and it start digging and hurting my shoulder. When called osprey on there almighty warranty. They told me it can support only 10 LB and suggested that I sell this pack in ebay. What a terrible customer support .

We expected a better product for the price. The mesh of the outside pockets already has small holes from putting the water bottle in it.