How light is Osprey’s new Talon backpack? I keep typing the wrong weight because my brain can’t seem to believe a 44 liter pack can actually weigh three two and half pounds.

In addition to its unbelievably low weight, the Talon brings two major strengths to the table. First, the innovative frame handles heavy loads without a framesheet. Second, the pack’s ‘Airspace’ system does a marvelous job circulating air around your back to prevent sweating/overheating.

I’m going to try to push this pack into winter duty and see how it holds up. If I can carry overnight winter loads plus skis with the Talon, I’ll be saving more than two pounds in pack weight! Here’s the Review.

This entry was posted on Friday, October 19th, 2007 at 12:12 pm and is filed under Gear. So There.