Talon 22
Osprey TALON 22 Stealth Black trekking backpack Compact Lightweight Versatile SIZE GUIDE The hiking backpack TALON 22 by Osprey is available at Speck-Sports. This backpack is perfectly designed for day hikes with a light load. Indeed, its Airscape back panel with EVA foam padding will ensure comfort and lightness. The hip belt is padded to relieve your shoulders by taking some of the weight. Its 22 liters are divided into several small storage compartments, including a zippered pocket in the top flap, side mesh pockets for the water bottle, two belt pockets, expandable buckles for poles/axe, a large front pocket and a LidLock bike helmet holder. The main compartment is accessible from the top thanks to a wide opening. Finally, with this Talon 22 you will be able to slip a water pocket into it. The TALON 22 by Osprey is designed for hikers looking for a light, comfortable and versatile product.
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6 mentions from real owners
- #1Aug 6, 2025
Osprey never stops being amazing.
Talon 22 was my first Osprey in 2015. The original without the helmet holder. I used it for everything. Absolutely used and abused it. The outer pouch finally teared a couple years ago and the elastic everywhere was pretty much gone. Sent it in asking if they could patch the hole and do something about the elastic, didn’t need to be pretty, I’d pay for it. They offered me a brand new replacement Talon 22. Keep in mind I paid ~$50 on sale. Love them and have about 8 of their bags for this reason.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Aug 6, 2025
Osprey never stops being amazing.
After roughly 20 years of use, I sent my Talon to them because of a couple small issues it was having. They were unable to repair it so they sent me a new one with no questions asked (other than where to send it). When it came time to buy my son a backpack shortly thereafter, there was no question and we bought him an Osprey. I have very few brand loyalties - but they are one.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Aug 6, 2025
Osprey never stops being amazing.
I have a Talon that’s about 10 years old and has seen far too much action. I’ve crashed on bicycles and mountain bikes with it several times, and the thing just will not give in any way. Easily one of the best values of my life. The thing is pretty nasty looking now, but structurally sound. I also have an Aether 75 which isn’t my favorite, but I bought at an REI garage sale for next to nothing. I’ve only used it a handful of times up until now, so I expect that will probably last me my lifetime.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Aug 6, 2025
Osprey never stops being amazing.
(Please keep in mind that some of these models may no longer be available coz it's been so long. The specs/volume may have also changed) 1) Talon 22: the first daily beater that I got. I found it on sale at a local department store thrown in a bargain bin. Didn't even know the brand nor its All-Mighty Guarantee. I just bought it because of the lightweight sheer material--fully expecting it to not last. I've since flown with it multiple times as a carry on. 2) Atmos AG 65: bought this for actual camping to carry a tent, a sleeping bag, cooking utensils, and supplies. Super tough and the "anti-gravity" weight distribution system works as advertised. Haven't used it as often as I'd like, but the times I did use it, I absolutely abused it in the wild. 3) Farpoint 40: bought this as upgrade to the Talon 22 for when I fly and can sleep in a proper bed (not camping): with the Talon 22, I could pack maybe 3 days of summer clothes. But any longer or if I needed to pack winter clothes, it's just not big enough. Atmos 65 isn't really suitable for that purpose because it's a camping pack, so it's got a lot of padding and \*structure\*. Also it's got a lot of loose straps, so the airport conveyor belts might eat them. With the Farpoint 40, there's a compartment in which you can tuck all your straps in and turn it into kinda like a "loaf", so you can check it in or throw it in the overhead bin without all the crazy straps sticking out. It's big, but no one has ever asked me to put it on the scale at the airport coz it looks tight. 120% satisfied with this purchase. 4) It's a sling bag but I can't find it on the website anymore. I used it extensively between 2010-2020 when I worked in an office downtown before I moved abroad and left it in storage. I no longer have it in front of me, but it's 100% functionally useable last time I checked.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Jul 3, 2025
Need Help Choosing a Backpack
Osprey makes quite a few different 30l or smaller packs. Some with internal frames. My Talon 22 is very comfortable for hiking, but not great for carryon. The frame and belt makes it awkward for underwear/overhead. Also the stretch material on the bag snags and has already torn. I still love the comfort, but compromise seems inevitable
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Jan 4, 2025
After my Disneyworld with my family my old Jansport backpack just isn't cutting it anymore. Time for me to get an upgrade.
For comfort, Osprey. The hiking packs are the most comfortable, but they tend to lack organization. They do make travel and commuter packs with more organization, laptop pockets, etc., but I tend to prefer the hiking packs. Personally I use a Tempest 20 (men's version is Talon) for day hikes, commuting, and as a carry-on. It's a hiking pack, but it fits a 13" laptop in a padded sleeve, a book, a soft lunchbox, a light layer, and other odds and ands. Without the laptop you can cram quite a lot in it if necessary.
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