Talon 22 Osprey Packs Backpack

$98.79

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Sizing Chart

Talon 22 Osprey Packs Backpack

Just right for all-day adventure, with plenty of pockets to keep your gear organized & accessible.

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)
Torso adjustable 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 covered, perforated hipbelt with zippered stretch mesh pockets to keep small essentials handy
Dual zipper, panel loading access to main compartment
Zippered, mesh lined slash pocket with key fob keeps gear separate and organized
Spacious stretch woven front pocket holds all sorts of gear and clothing
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: 1,200 cu. in. (20 l) in size small, medium, 1,300 cu. in. (22 l) in size medium, large
Weight: 1 lbs. 9 oz. (0.70 kg) in size small, medium, 1 lbs. 11 oz. (0.77 kg) in size medium, large

For those looking for a mountain biking backpack, full-day adventure race backpack, or a well-built day hiking pack, the Osprey Talon 22 is a worthy choice. Osprey holds on tight to their well-deserved reputation for comfortable load carriers here, with a lightweight, yet effective suspension that nicely transfers the weight to the mesh covered, perforated hipbelt. The shoulder harness is also mesh covered and perforated for moisture wicking comfort that gives you room to breathe when grinding over a pass or traversing a sun-baked boulder field. The main pack bag has panel loading access, which makes finding gear easy. A large slash pocket offers a separate space for further gear organization, while three stretch woven exterior pockets allow for packing gear in a hurry. Recommended load carrying capacity is 15 to 20 lbs.

Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Osprey Packs Talon 22 Backpack is available through Altrec.com.

Customer Reviews for the Talon 22 Osprey Packs Backpack

lokwing - October 26, 2009

Great Pack!
This is fantastic pack, light weight, excellent. I traveled in Europe with my Talon 22 which is useful and comfortable to me. And Altrec is a great online shop with large selection of packs and traveling gear. Good!

Anon. Shopper - October 21, 2009

Great pack, light and plenty of room
I love this pack. I bought it for day hikes, and have used it on a 30mile, fund-raising walk and as a carry-on for airlines as well. I like the adjustable harness and the bag is light but substantial. Hip belt is comfortable and the little zippered pouches are great for snacks and chapstick. pouches on the shoulder harness are handy and the main compartment is spacious and easy to access. Great day pack with cool features. Highly recommend!

Anon. Shopper - October 7, 2009

very good pack
I'm a 5'6" 115# female with a long torso so packs don't always fit well. The Talon 22 was very comfortable and adjusted to fit me and so light weight. On a day hike it can adjust it's capacity for a major mushroom find. I think it is a well thought out pack for day or short over night trips.

Dimitri Avaloff - June 30, 2009

Excellent, lightweight pack
Osprey once again does a fine shop of making a small, tough lightweight pack with all the amenities one can dream about. It fit in my large pack for a trip to Germany and uses very little packing space and very useful for day trips. It is a little light so it will take some time to see how it lasts through some beatings but I do have faith in Osprey. And Altrec is a great to site to shop - very fast, reliable and mostley at a great price.

Dimitri Avaloff - June 30, 2009

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.

Harness 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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