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Osprey Talon 22 Pack Review (Older version)

By Anonymous
The Talon 22
In this picture the hip belt is folded at the bottom of the
pack

       The Talon 22 is a 22 liter pack that is made by the company Osprey. There is also a version of this pack made specifically for women. That version is called the Tempest 20 and is 20 liters.  The Talon 22 is a versatile pack that can be used for hiking, biking, climbing, and anything else you would need a medium-sized backpack for (ie: school, commuting, travel, skiing, etc.). 

       The Talon 22 is loaded with useful features that are great for any of the previously mentioned activities. These features include: A gear loop and elastic loop to hold a(n) ice axe(s) or other tool, a bike helmet attachment point, a separate pocket for a hydration reservoir in case your water leaks, large hip-belt pockets, a trekking pole holder, and a large front stretch pocket. These features are in addition to the basic features any good pack has such as 2 side water bottle pockets, and multiple internal pockets for organization. These features add up to make the pack worth its price. 

       The Talon 22 is comfortable to wear even when it is fully packed. The hip belt takes most of the weight off of your shoulders. All-in-all, the Talon 22 is a great pack that is very versatile and can be used for many different outdoor activities.  The version I reviewed is currently on sale at Amazon. See link below. 
The front of the Talon 22 pack. The helmet clip is the large light grey oval under the word
"Osprey" at the top of the pack.




Links to the version that was reviewed:



https://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Packs-Talon-22-Backpack/dp/B00HPM8TG8  This link has the older and newer versions combined in one place. The newer version has a more rectangular light grey helmet clip. The older version (reviewed) has a oval-shaped light grey helmet clip. 



Link to the newer version: The newer version is probably quite similar to the version reviewed but is more expensive.  

Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 3, 2017 at 10:16 AM

    This is very interesting to me because I do not know a lot about different backpacks. Also, I like that you have multiple pictures.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 3, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    Wow this sounds like a great backpack!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 3, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    Wow! You seen really serious about hiking! Great review!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 3, 2017 at 10:21 AM

    Do you have ice axes? You should get some if no. Another good hiking post.

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