The Osprey Talon 22 Backpack is Gear Lab’s Editor’s Choice day hiking backpack. It’s my “go-to” pack here in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

Osprey Talon 22 Features

Lightweight
Breathable
Close-to-Body AirScape Back Panel and Hipbelt
Continuous-wrap Harness and HipBelt
Trekking Pole Attachment
Bike Helmet Attachment
Multi-Sport Pack
Bluesign Recycled High-Tenacity Nylon
Dual-zippered Panel to Main Compartment
Internal Zippered Mesh Pocket
Stow-on-the-Go Trekking Pole Attachment
Top Panel Zippered Slash Pocket
Lower Side Compression Straps
Side Stretch Mesh Pockets
External Hydration Reservoir Sleeve
Easy-Access, Expandable Stretch Mesh Harness Pocket
Dual-Zippered Fabric Hipbelt Pockets
Large Stretch Mesh Front Panel Pocket

Technical Specs

My Favorite Features

Beathable Back and Hipbelt Mesh Construction

This pack is the most lightweight and breathable pack I own. There is a significant difference when I compare it to other packs I use.

Trekking Pole Attachment

I use trekking poles a lot here in Colorado, especially in the colder months. The convenience of storing or accessing my poles quickly has been a welcomed addition to my pack.

Durable Construction

I have owned this Osprey Talon 22 day pack for at least three years and nothing has broken or torn on this. I use my pack a lot and I hike all over the Rocky Mountains in Colorado so I am pretty tough on it. I had read a lot of reviews on this pack before I bought it but now owning and using it extensively for the past three years, I can honestly HIGHLY recommend it. Check out more Osprey Backpacks HERE.