Osprey Talon 44

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The Talon 44 is an internal frame backpack made by Osprey. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Osprey Talon 44 Pack (Fall 2008) - Outside Magazine Buyer's Guide Pick 2007 The Talon 44 Pack by Osprey is their lightest multi-day backpack. It features top loading with zippered sleeping bag access, a floating top pocket, front and side stretch woven pockets and an aluminum rail with composite side struts for superb load control. Specifications: Capacity: 2700 cu. in. / 44 L Weight: 2 lb 7 oz / 1.11 kg Features: Stretch woven front pocket Hydration compatible Stretch woven side pocket Torso adjustment harness Sleeping pad straps Ice axe loops Hipbelt pockets Zippered sleeping bag compartment Floating top lid"

From Backcountry.com:
"Depending how lightweight you go, the Osprey Talon 44 Backpack is large enough for your overnight trip or your weeklong adventure. This sturdy but streamlined Osprey backpack is ideal for ultralight backpackers, adventure racers, and anyone who appreciates a functional, lightweight pack. Comfortably carry up to 35 pounds in the Talon 44, with its fiberglass stays that allow for excellent load dispersion and control. Access the main compartment from the top or the bottom of the pack, and stash anything you want easily accessible jacket, trekking poles, or water bottles in any of three stretchy external pockets. Put your water bladder (not included) in the external hydration compartment. Put energy gel packets in the harness pockets and energy bars in the hip pockets. The padded back panel has air channels, so air can circulate and cool you off."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Ideal for ultra light backpacking, adventure racing, and climbing, the Talon 44 Backpack is Osprey's lightest multi-day pack. It still manages to squeeze in plenty of functional features, including a torso adjustable, reinforced suspension, AirScape padded backpanel, and plenty of useful pockets. The Osprey Talon 44 is designed to comfortably carrying loads up to 30 lbs. and includes an easy access hydration sleeve that accommodates reservoirs up to the large, 3-liter size. Although typically reserved for larger, heavier packs, the Talon 44 includes a zippered sleeping bag access for quick packing and unpacking."

From REI:
"Looking for the pack to suit all your summer adventures? Osprey® Talon 44 is designed for cragging and climbing, to overnight and thru hiking! Top-loading design with a removable lid pocket allows expansive gear storage. Osprey AirScape lightweight backpanel features ridge-molded foam with channels covered in mesh to allow airflow. Mesh-covered perforated shoulder straps and hipbelt save weight and enhance breathability. Fits a variety of backs thanks to its torso length adjustment: just rip it, adjust it and stick it. Aluminum headrail with fiberglass-composite side struts actively transfer load to waistbelt and resist sagging. Hydration reservoir compartment can be accessed from outside, between torso adjustment and pack compartment; hanging clip holds reservoir. Bottom of pack features sleeping pad straps and a zippered lower compartment for a sleeping bag or extra gear. Front and side stretch-woven pockets are ideal for stashing jacket, helmet, book or other often-used gear. Twin stretch pockets on shoulder straps, sized to fit cell phones, energy gel packets, GPS or just stash hydration tube end. Zippered stretch-mesh pockets on hipbelt are large enough for your compact digital camera in one and snacks in the other. Dual ice axe lops with bungee tool tie-offs let you lash on extra gear to the outside of pack. Side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying."

User Reviews

Men's Talon 44
Reviewed by howler, Aug 31, 2007

"Just completed a 113 mile trip on the Continental Divide Trail in Colorado in 4 1/2 days. Pack weight on day 1 was 30 lbs. I love everything about this pack but 1 thing, and that is the hydration "pocket". It was difficult for me to get my bladder in the pocket when the bladder was full and the pack was loaded."

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Men's Talon 44
Reviewed by Matt J., Jun 26, 2007

"I used this pack on what was supposed to be a weekend backpacking trip into the Smokies that turned into an overnight trip due to our pace. The pack is really great. It's super light and versatile and has lots of loading options. It also loads and carries very well up to about 30 pounds; however, the reason I gave it 4/5 stars is because of the minimal padding in the shoulder straps."

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