Talon 11 Osprey Packs Backpack
A great companion for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running. Includes a large hydration slot.
- Key fabrics: 70 denier x 100 denier Nylon shadow check (main pack body), stretch woven Nylon with lycra (front and side pockets), 160 denier x 330 denier Nylon shadow box (high abrasion and tension areas)
- Suspension includes an AirScape backpanel consisting of ridge molded foam and air channels
- Mesh covered, perforated shoulder harness with stretch energy gel pockets. Includes an elastic, stretch sternum strap
- Mesh hipbelt keeps the pack stable
- Dual zipper, panel loading access to main compartment
- Zippered slash pocket with key fob keeps gear separate and organized
- Front fabric wings connected with a laced bungee cord secure excess gear such as a bike helmet
- Stretch woven side pockets offer versatile carrying capacity
- Easy access hydration slot with sewn-in hanger holds up to a 3-liter bladder
- Blinker patch for safety in low light conditions
- Tow loop for adventure racing use
- Capacity: 600 cu. in. (9 l) in size small, medium, 700 cu. in. (11 l) in size medium, large
- Weight: 1 lbs. 5 oz. (0.60 kg) in size small, medium, 1 lbs. 7 oz. (0.65 kg) in size medium, large
Although it's the smallest pack in the series, the Osprey Talon 11 Backpack is ready for big days of adventure, offering a panel loading main access for easy organization and plentiful external attachment points for lashing on excess gear. For added safety when sharing the road in low light conditions, a handy attachment patch allows for easy blinker set-up.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Osprey Packs Talon 11 Backpack is available through Altrec.com.

Customer Reviews for the Talon 11 Osprey Packs Backpack
Anon. Shopper
- October 21, 2009
Very happy
Purchased this bag for my husband 6 months ago and decided immediately after borrowing it that I had to get one as well. Great as a day pack for traveling. I also use it for running to/from work. It's light in weight but sturdy. The number of compartments make it very useful.
Dorothy Emerton
- October 21, 2009
all good
we loved this bag but it was too small for our needs
Sizing Chart
Step 1 - Pack Sizing
All Osprey packs, save the transit bags, are available in multiple sizes to fit a range of torso lengths. To find your torso length, have a friend measure your back along the spine from the level of your iliac crest (the top of your hipbones) to your C7 (the knobby bone at the base of your neck).
Step 2 - Hipbelt Sizing
To determine your hipbelt size measure around your hips, not your waist. A properly fitted hipbelt rides centered over the hipbones and needs to be very snug; after all it will be carrying the bulk of the pack's weight. The padded portion should wrap well around your hips, leaving a gap of 3 to 6 inches between the tips of the pads when securely tightened.
Crescent Series
Luna Series
| Torso Length |
Pack Size |
Hip Measurement |
Hipbelt Size |
| > 22" |
XLarge |
> 36" |
XLarge |
| 20-22.5" |
Large |
33-37" |
L or WL |
| 18-20.5" |
Medium |
30-34" |
M or WM |
| 16-18.5" |
Small |
27-31" |
S or WS |
| 14-16.5" |
XSmall |
< 28" |
WXS |
Aether Series
Ariel Series
| Torso Length |
Pack Size |
Hip Measurement |
Hipbelt Size |
| > 20" |
Large |
> 36" |
XLarge |
| 18-20.5" |
Medium |
33-37" |
L or WL |
| 18.5"- |
Small |
30-34" |
M or WM |
| - |
- |
27-31" |
S or WS |
| - |
- |
< 28" |
WXS |
Exposure Series
Switch Series [55+5, 40+5, & 25+5]
| Torso Length |
Pack Size |
Hip Measurement |
Hipbelt Size |
| - |
- |
> 36" |
XLarge |
| > 20" |
Large |
33-37" |
L or WL |
| 18-20.5" |
Medium |
30-34" |
Medium |
| < 18.5" |
Small |
31" |
Small |
Atmos Series
Stratos Series [34, 32, & 24]
| Torso Length |
Hip Measurement |
Pack Size |
| > 20" |
> 33" |
Large |
| 18-20.5" |
30-34" |
Medium |
| < 18.5" |
< 31" |
Small |
Stratos Series [18 & 12]
Switch Series [18 & 14]
Daytool Series [Focus, Flux]
| Torso Length |
Hip Measurement |
Pack Size |
| > 18" |
- |
M/L |
| < 18.5" |
- |
S/M |
Waypoint Series
| Torso Length |
Hip Measurement |
Pack Size |
| > 20" |
> 33" |
Large |
| 18-20.5" |
30-34" |
Medium |
| < 18.5" |
< 31" |
Small |
ErgoPull
Nearly all Osprey hipbelts use an exclusive ErgoPull design. It creates mechanical advantage to provide extra leverage in cinching down the hipbelt. The ErgoPull design also draws tension along the top and bottom of the belt, not through the center, so it distributes pressure more evenly over the padding and relieves direct pressure on the hipbones.
Step 3 - Harness
Osprey Crescent & Luna, Aether & Ariel and Waypoint packs offer interchangeable shoulder harnesses. Harness sizing usually corresponds to pack size, but your best bet is to try one on. A properly fit harness should terminate 2 to 3" beneath the armpit. Webbing should not touch the body. By breaking the hook and loop connection and sliding the harness up and down the backpanel the torso length can be adjusted up to 3". (see illustration).
| Men's |
SM |
MD |
Large |
XLarge |
| Women's |
WXS |
WSM |
WM |
WL |
Step 4 - Overall Fit
Once you have the correct size pack, harness and hipbelt, and the torso length set properly, it's time to put some weight in the pack (20 to 30 pounds of well distributed weight will do) and dial in the fit. First, snug down the hipbelt and harness. Connect the sternum strap (A) - position it about 2 inches below your collarbones and snug it down lightly. Finally, tighten the load lifter straps to draw the load solidly against your back. The lift straps (B) should come off your shoulders at a 45 to 60 degree angle in Osprey's ReCurve and Ethereal Suspension packs. In other models these straps serve more as compression straps and ride flatter; they may even angle downwards.
In a good fit, there should be no pressure points and no gaps between your body and the pack. With Osprey's ReCurve packs, final tweaking may involve custom fitting the aluminum stays to your back.
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