40-Litre Capacity The Talon Pro provides 40-litres of storage to accommodate various activities and technical pursuits, whether trekking, backpacking, or travelling.
What is the Talon Pro 40?
The Talon Pro 40 is a versatile backpack designed for multi-activity adventures and explorers with various hobbies. It offers uncompromised durability and organisation combined with a comfortable carry system and works well for multiple activities, from alpine exploring, cragging and bikepacking to hiking, trekking and camping. The Talon Pro 40 truly is the ideal do-it-all backpack.
What is it made of?
Main fabric: The main fabric is bluesign® approved NanoFly™, comprising a 100% recycled nylon ripstop with added reinforcement. This material provides exceptional durability with minimum weight and bulk, ensuring it'll easily endure bumps and scrapes in rocky or rugged terrain. The fabric is treated with a PFAS-free DWR (durable water repellent) to provide water resistance without causing permanent damage to our ecosystems. However, please note that DWR doesn't make a material fully waterproof.
Base: Osprey has reinforced the backpack's base with bluesign® approved 420D nylon, which is also 100% recycled. Though recycled, this material doesn't compromise performance and offers years of wear, no matter what you're doing or where. Osprey has also treated the base with the same PFAS-free DWR as the primary fabric.
Lining: This backpack is lined with a lighter, bluesign® approved, 70D nylon, which is thinner than the outer materials to help reduce weight and bulk. Once again, this lining also features a PFAS-free DWR to help protect belongings from nasty weather and spills.
bluesign® approval means the product/material is manufactured in a way that is safe for the environment, workers and consumers. bluesign® certifications ensure that the materials used avoid harmful substances, use reduced air and water emissions, increase resource productivity, and the production line is more transparent and trustworthy.
Which back system does it use?
The Talon Pro 40 is built with a LightWire peripheral frame, which helps spread the load, and an updated AirScape™ back panel. The AirScape™ back panel comprises an injection-moulded, die-cut foam framesheet designed to maintain comfort. This framesheet also has ventilated airflow channels and provides maximum stability for carrying heavier loads.
A mesh-covered foam lumbar helps to reduce weight whilst increasing comfort around each contact point.
There's also a sliding yoke torso length system, which ensures a precise fit with stability to prevent it from slipping down your back as you walk.
Integrated BioStretch seams on the harness and hip belt allow you to move dynamically during extensive activities without your bag hindering your performance. The hip belt also features a lumbar-to-belt body wrap to help the backpack move as one with your body, alongside a Crossbody ErgoPull system, which pulls the lumbar into the body for stability and an even weight distribution.
A die-cut foam harness and belt straps provide good padding for comfort. The foam is wrapped with Spacermesh to amplify breathability, helping to prevent sweat build-up around contact areas.
What are its features?
This backpack has a top-loading design with a drawcord closure that seals the main entry. The floating lid protects the closure whilst providing extra storage for overloads. Alternatively, you can remove the lid to reduce weight/bulk and seal the main closure using the FlapJacket attachment.
Internal compression straps effectively control the upper load of the pack, whilst dual upper quick-release compression straps and dual V-pull lower straps allow you to cinch in any dead space from the outside.
An internal hydration reservoir sleeve with a centre pass-through port accommodates easy, on-the-go, hands-free hydration.
Tuck-away attachments allow you to attach ice axes to the exterior, helping to prevent them from digging in and potentially ripping holes in the materials. These attachments also have bungee tie-offs for added security.
Stretch woven side pockets are ideal for carrying chunky water bottles. There's also a stretch woven front panel pocket for quick access to essentials like shell jackets, maps or gloves.
Dual-zippered hipbelt pockets work perfectly for stowing away small essentials such as snacks, energy gels, cash or keys. The bag also features removable accessory pad straps on the lower front panel for additional storage.
Features:
- 4mm LightWire peripheral frame effectively transfers load to hipbelt Injection-molded AirScape framesheet with die-cut foam for support, flexibility and ventilation
- Mesh-covered foam lumbar for lightweight and comfortable contact surfaces
- Adjustable sliding yoke torso length system
- Integrated BioStretch seams offer maximum flexibility without sacrificing stability for dynamic body movement
- Spacermesh and foam to provide a breathable, comfortable contact surface
- Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle buckle
- Seamless lumbar-to-hipbelt body wrap
- Crossbody ErgoPull hipbelt system pulls the lumbar into the body for stability
- Top-loading design with drawcord closure
- Floating lid can be extended to accommodate overloads
- Lid is removable with FlapJacket feature to secure pack when lidless
- Internal compression strap effectively controls upper load
- Internal hydration reservoir sleeve with centre pass-through port
- Large stretch-woven front panel pocket
- Tuck-away ice axe attachments with bungee tie-off
- Dual upper quick-release side compression straps
- Dual V-pull lower-side compression straps
- Stretch woven side pockets
- Dual-zippered fabric hipbelt pockets
- Removable accessory pad straps on lower front panel
Lightwire Frame The Lightwire Frame helps to spread the load for increased comfort, without adding excessive weight or bulk.
Integrated BioStretch Seams Integrated BioStretch seams on the harness and hip belt allow you to move dynamically during extensive activities without your bag hindering your performance.
Airscape Backpanel The breathable AirScape back panel comprises an injection-moulded, die-cut foam framesheet for comfort.
Is the Osprey Talon better than the Stratos? The Talon and the Stratos packs are two different backpacks, designed for different purposes and activities, making neither better than the other. It depends on what you are looking for in a backpack, and what the intended use would be, so it’s worth doing a bit of researching before you commit to a purchase. Feeling stuck? Give our expert customer service team a call for some advice.
Is the Osprey Talon good? Yes, the Osprey Talon is a very reliable, durable, and comfortable backpack for adventures such as hiking and trekking.
What is the difference between the Osprey Talon and Stratos? The Osprey Talon backpack is aimed at those seeking lightweight functionality, and prioritising lesser weight and more comfort. It would be ideal for hill walking, hiking or multi-day trekking. The Osprey Statos packs are designed for carrying heavy loads, and are incredibly robust and durable, potentially making them a little heavier and more bulky, but better for extended adventures.
Are Osprey backpacks worth the money? Yes! Osprey is renowned for producing backpacks of the highest quality. Each pack or bag is designed with a specific purpose in mind, making them incredibly functional. They are also well know for lasting for a long time, making them a worthy investment.