Osprey
Osprey Talon Velocity 30
Talon Velocity 30 is a frameless pack with a running-vest-style harness, so the load splits between the chest and back rather than hanging from the shoulders. Two 500 ml soft-flask pockets, a zippered phone pocket and a helmet-capable front stretch pocket sit where they can be reached on the move. It closes with a top cinch rather than a lid and weighs about 2.4 lbs in S/M.
Specifications
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| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 20 L | — | — |
| 30 Lthis pack | $215 | 2.4 lbs |
Features
Pros
- ✓Vest harness with 500 ml soft-flask pockets keeps water reachable without stopping
- ✓Front stretch pocket holds a helmet for scrambles or bike laps
- ✓Low-profile Stow-on-the-Go pole holder and pole/axe attachments
- ✓External hydration sleeve
- ✓Two harness sizes, S/M and L/XL
Cons
- ✗Frameless, so comfort drops off with heavy loads
- ✗No published load rating or main fabric spec
- ✗Top cinch closure has less weather protection than a lid
- ✗Only one zippered hipbelt pocket; the other side is a stretch stash pocket
- ✗No raincover
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