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Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Pack - Men's
$195.00
Whether you're chasing a PR, bagging peaks or linking quick laps on the snow, the men's Osprey Talon Velocity 20 pack lets you move more efficiently on any of your fast-and-light missions.
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- Flexible back panel and lightweight design
- Running-vest-inspired harness
- Emergency whistle on sternum strap
- 500 ml soft flask-compatible pockets with stabilization loops (flasks not included)
- Large zippered phone pocket and small stash pocket
- Dual-access stretch side pockets
- Dual SR-buckled side compression straps allow for external attachment
- External hydration sleeve (hydration reservoir not included)
- Top cinch closure allows top compression
- Dual low-profile pole/axe attachments
- Stretch-mesh front shove-it pocket can hold a helmet
- Low-profile Stow-on-the-Go pole holder
- Elastic web-keepers on all webbing straps
- Zippered hipbelt pocket on right side; stretch stash pocket on left side
- Certified bluesign® product
Imported.
View the Osprey Talon Product LineView all Osprey Daypacks| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Backpack |
| Frame Type | Frameless |
| Gear Capacity (L) | S/M: 20 liters L/XL: 22 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | S/M: 1,220 cubic inches L/XL: 1,343 cubic inches |
| Weight | S/M: 1 lb. 14.6 oz. L/XL: 1 lb. 14.9 oz. |
| Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
| Fits Torso Length (in.) | S/M: 17-20.5 inches L/XL: 19.5-23 inches |
| Fits Waist/Hips | S/M: 26-48 inches L/XL: 29-55 inches |
| Material(s) | 100 x 210-denier nylon high-tenacity wave check recycled BSAPP C0 |
| Pack Access | Top |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 8 + main compartment |
| Hipbelt | Yes |
| Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
| Raincover Included | No |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Dimensions | S/M: 20.5 x 10.2 x 10.2 inches L/XL: 21.3 x 11.4 x 11 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Product meets the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials |
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Bart52
Northwest Ohio
Great day pack
1 year ago
A nice light weight day pack with a lot of storage options. I really like the extra pockets on the chest harness. Being able to see in the big deep front pocket is nice for all the quick access things you need. The pack carries the weight comfortably and I usually pack heavy. Only used it a couple of times so far, but so far so good!
Age:45–54
Weight:250–275 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Yes , I recommend this product
Colorado Day Hiker
Long distance dayhike/ fastpack winner
1 year ago
I used mine on a 10-mile day hike with 2,000 feet of elevation gain, including some 4-point scrambling and some bushwacking. The pack felt very light, extremely comfortable and convenient (numerous external pockets are readily accessible), carrying a load of about 10 pounds. There was more than adequate space to carry pretty much anything I would need on a long (10 to 15-mile) day hike. Concerns: I am concerned that all that exposed stretchy material & webbing would get pulled while bushwacking, possible loss of elasticity over time on the sternum strap cords and whether I would really use the 2-500ml soft-flask pockets. A couple minor nitpicks include: the trekking pole connector kept rubbing the inside of my arm, the vertical opening on the webbed side pockets seemed awfully tight to allow for a 1-litre Nalagene bottte to removed and unzipping the phone pocket on the vest took some getting used to as it tends to get caught on the sternum strap clips. All in all, really a great pack though.
Yes , I recommend this product
Tracy S.
Jury is still out honestly.
3 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Jury is still out honestly. This pack is one I'm getting used to. Without having a frame it's been a slight struggle for me. The back (against my back) padding doesn't stay 'flat'. You have to be very particular how you pack the main compartment and how much water you have in the bladder to make the pack conform to your body/back. I have not figured that out yet. If it were just that it would be 2 stars. But the runners harness brings it back up to 4 stars. I really wish the runners harness was on the Talon pro 20lt! That would be the pack I really want/need. (but sadly it's not). I'm going to use it a lot this summer and see if I can figure out the frameless fit better. . . I'll try to update this afterwards.
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Michael D.
Love this pack , perfect
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this pack , perfect blend of a running vest with usable pack space .
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Adam G.
This style of pack was
10 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This style of pack was a first for me, and I wasn't sure if I would like it or not. I used it for the first time last week on a quick 10-miler with 2700' of gain, and LOVED it! The pack design is incredibly versatile and functional, and I got full use of all the pockets and the quick-access pole holder. I didn't use a bladder with it this time, but the chest pockets for 500ml bottles worked great! The pack is incredibly light, might be the most comfortable I've ever worn, and can hold far more than would ever be needed for even an extended day-hike (I had layers with me as I started in early morning cold and ended in full sun). It was easy to fit with the adjustable back, harness and load adjusters. The hipbelt and lumbar panels felt secure and the entire pack distributes loads well. So why 4-stars, here are the issues I found: 1. The reach-in access for the side pockets is a great idea, and bottles were secure, but still came out with relative ease. Putting them back in required a bit of patience (and flexibility). 2. When full, the zipper on the hip pocket can be hard to pull closed. 3. The Airscape back panel is in full contact with your back, and while it breathes well, I was moving fast (the point of this pack) and sweating heavily under it. 4. The DWR finish didn't seem to do its job. I found that sweat soaked into the pack fabric, and while it dried quickly, objects in the hipbelt pockets did get wet (some paper I had in there got ruined). This may not be an issue in dry, desert climates, but is one in more humid climes. I would absolutely recommend a cover for this pack if you have any chance of rain as moisture soaks right through it (so much for the DWR treatment). Otherwise, I would fully recommend this pack. I'm looking forward to using it on ALL of my fast-pack hikes!
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Joseph W.
Fantastic rucksack
4 days ago
Cannot fault this bag. Bought it for speedy summer day ascents in the Pyrenees and more than able to cope with the load. Plus helmet, ice axe and crampons secured quickly using the external attachment loops. The XL size option is perfect fit for me and still plenty squashable for flight carry on. Since then it’s also performing well as a running and cycling commute bag.
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Will J.
Brilliant bag
10 months ago
Used this bag straight after buying for a 35km hike round Brecon and it was fantastic. Really comfortable, didn’t rub anywhere and the storage around the bag works brilliantly and is very well thought out. Type of bag you can tell is designed by people who actually use the products. The bag works really well for fast hiking and running as the adjustable back makes it really versatile.
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Abel J
El Paso, TX
Stop debating…buy it!
1 month ago
Best hiking backpack I have owned. I carry to Yeti Ramblers, beef jerky, banana chips, first aid kit, bowie knife, and sunscreen. With all the weight and I still feel great with the added support and weight distribution that the thick straps bring when snapped across the chest.
Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Yes , I recommend this product
Andrew M.
Just right for a day pack
3 months ago
I needed a smaller pack for day walks and the velocity 20 was just right, I think all packs should have the straps with the webbing to hold your drink bottle and smart phone. So far this pack has been comfortable and practical for the use I intended it for.
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Andrew T.
Perfect Fly Fishing / Trail Running Pack
11 months ago
I regularly pair long distance trail running with fly fishing (a sport I call the "Flyathlon") and I can honestly say that the Talon Velocity 20 is the perfect pack for combining the two sports. The 20+L main compartment is plenty of space to hold a rain jacket, lunch, a water filter, a reel, and an assortment of flies boxes, leaders, and tippet while running. The stretch-mesh front shove-it pocket is the perfect size for a narrow fly fishing net, the two side pockets are ideal to stow and secure both my 6-piece pack rod and my trekking poles, and the diverse front pockets are sized just right to stash and easily access fly boxes and other fishing gear while actively fishing. The external hydration sleeve greatly reduces the time to access and refill my hydration bladder on the go. Finally, even when fully loaded, the running-vest-inspired harness minimizes bouncing and load shifting when trail running. I thought I had found the ideal Flyathlon pack in another brand, but after a friend of mine put me on to the Talon Velocity 20, I have a new favorite!
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