Osprey Packs Talon 33 Backpack

Osprey Packs Talon 33 Backpack

At less than 2 lbs., the Osprey Talon 33 Backpack is a versatile option for the outdoor enthusiast who pushes the limits with ambitious all-day journeys and fast-paced overnighters. The 2,000 cubic inch size (in size medium, large) and weight conscious construction is ideal for these types of adventures, yet Osprey does not skimp on materials. The suspension includes an AirScape backpanel with torso adjustment, and the pack bag includes strong 160 x 330 denier nylon shadow box in high abrasion and tension areas. Stretch woven side pockets and a large stretch woven front pocket hold all sorts of gear and clothing.

• Rated the best all-around daypack in the Backpacker magazine 2007 Gear Guide
• 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 the 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
• Top loading access to main compartment
• Zippered top pocket with internal stash pocket and key fob
• 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
• Adjustable webbing strap secures your rope underneath the top pocket
• Dual quick and easy ice axe attachment and tool tie offs points
• Side compression straps for load stability
• Blinker patch for safety in low light conditions
• Tow loop for adventure racing use
• Capacity: 1,900 cu. in. (31 l) in size small, medium, 2,000 cu. in. (33 l) in size medium, large
• Weight: 1 lbs. 12 oz. (0.79 kg) in size small, medium, 1 lbs. 14 oz. (0.85 kg) in size medium, large

Buy the Osprey Packs Talon 33 Backpack from Altrec.com. Orders over $45 qualify for free shipping.

Reviews - Osprey Packs Talon 33 Backpack

Tim Rogers - 2009-10-16

OUTSTANDING....
ANOTHER OUTSTANDING PRODUCT FROM OSPREY AND THE SERVICES FROM ALTREC HAS ALWAYS BEEN GREAT. THE(T33)HAS WHAT IS NEEDED FOR A LIGHT OVER NIGHT OR DAY EXCURSION IN THE FIELD AND THE COLOR(MAG.)IS COOL....

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Anonymous - 2009-01-04

Wilderness Guide Approved
I used this pack all summer for leading hiking trips with small groups. It easily held enough gear and food for our day hikes and was comfortable enough to be used every day without getting pack sores. I'm glad I took the time to find a good pack. I can't wait to take this thing into the mountains.

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Anonymous - 2008-04-23

Great day pack!
Altrec staff recommended this pack to me and I love it! I took it with me to Thailand, Nepal and a trek through Bhutan. For three weeks it held everything I need on the plane or on the trail. Easy to adjust in different ways.

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Sizing Chart

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.