Osprey  Talon Pro 30 Pack - Men's

I've got about 400 miles on this pack and overall it's great, just like the "regular" Talon 33. It's very light and balanced on my back, and waterproof enough for everything aside from a major downpour (just use a pack liner in those conditions). I love the way the top opens compared to the regular Talon. Just one water-resistant zipper instead of all the straps and buckles. I find that as a day hiker, the top is much easier for me to use regularly. Only two downsides are that the external water bladder pocket is a little tight, and you can't reach bottles from the side pockets while wearing the pack. But otherwise hard to find a flaw on this pack.

Awesome pack, used for 6 months now.. super comfortable, excellent venting, fairly lightweight and perfect volume for winter 14ers and all day adventures. I wish it had a set of exterior cross-buckling straps for snowshoes but I’ve developed my own system for securing them and it works great. I also have the talon 22, my go-to pack for when I don’t need as much gear.

This backpack has exceeded all my expectations. This may be a little overkill for my normal day hikes, but I can justify the extra space to carry water, food, and gear for the family and dog. Some of the features I immediately noticed and have come to appreciate over time: Perfect fit for my 6' body. Sits nicely on my shoulders and rests easily on my lower back. Carries load well and distributes the pressure better than other packs I have had. Appreciate the bucket style top entry. Plenty of room for my needs. Durable fabric that should last a long time.

The, fit and suspension on this pack are awesome. I was skeptical about the O/S sizing but the pack is very adjustable for most “normal sized” people, and it fits great. I love this pack and I will happily use it for the rest of my life. However, 2 things to note. It does not have a top pouch. It has pockets instead and in the long run it works just fine, but I like a separate top pouch - not a deal killer. Second, if you are the person putting 3L of water and 10 hours of food and a real first aid kit / repair kit it this pack and taking it for a 10 mile mountain climb or other long hike - then quit thinking about it and buy it. This pack was made for you. If you put a rain jacket, water bottle and a power bar in your pack for a 4 mile hike, this is too much frame for you - Get the regular Talon instead, and it’s cheaper w a couple extra features.

Purchased this pack to have a mid way point between my Aether Pro 85 and my Raptor 14. So far I'm in love with this pack and have been using it on all my hikes. I probably would have bought the 20 had I thought about how the pack hits my hat at some angles but the extra space is very useful since I'm trying to carry all the essentials even on some shorter hikes as I prepare for some backpacking trips this summer.

The elastic pockets on the shoulder straps are too small. Osprey in the ad shows that these pockets are for a smartphone. But the most popular smartphone size with a screen diagonal of 6.7 ""does not fit! And I found another drawback: the padding of the shoulder straps is too thin, they put pressure on the shoulders if the backpack is loaded more than 5-7 kg.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been a Talon series user for a long time, and I think the Talon Pro 30 is the best I’ve had yet. Great fit and carries weight comfortably. No shifting while hiking. The bucket style makes it seem bigger than 30L. Water resistant hip belt pockets are a nice addition. This will be my go-to day pack for a long time!

Great pack for trekking or overnight summer trips as it is the perfect size. I have about 400 miles hiking with this pack and it is still holding up great. I wish it had the shovel pocket on the back then I'd give it 5 stars.

Great for day hikes, travel, and summer camping, rainy weather, winter day use. Simple pack with the right amount of useful perks to make adventures more enjoyable.

Perfect size for light/fast winter day-hikes or ultralight summer overnights