Osprey
Osprey Tempest 22
The Tempest is the women's-fit Talon and Osprey's technical daypack. The 2025 redesign moved the line to an AirScape ridged-foam backpanel that sits against the back rather than a suspended mesh, which keeps the load close and stable for scrambling at the cost of some airflow. It runs 11, 22 and 33 L.
Specifications
Sizes Available
| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 11 L | — | — |
| 22 Lthis pack | $175 | 2.19 lbs |
| 33 L | — | — |
Features
Pros
- ✓The AirScape foam panel keeps the load tight to the back, which is more stable than a trampoline panel when scrambling or moving fast.
- ✓At 35 oz it is 3 oz lighter than the men's Talon 22 while keeping the same feature set.
- ✓100% recycled 100D nylon with a dobby check ripstop resists tearing better than plain fabric of the same weight.
- ✓Hipbelt pockets are included, which many packs this size drop.
- ✓Three volumes from 11 to 33 L means the same fit scales from a summit push to an overnight.
- ✓The women's-specific harness is a genuine construction difference rather than a colourway.
- ✓Osprey's All Mighty Guarantee applies to daypacks as well as trekking packs.
- ✓Widely stocked, so trying one on before buying is realistic.
Cons
- ✗$175 is expensive for a 22 L daypack -- the REI Flash 22 covers the same volume at $60.
- ✗The AirScape foam panel ventilates noticeably worse than the suspended mesh on the Sirrus.
- ✗35 oz is heavy for 22 L; the Sportlite 25 carries 3 L more at 27.2 oz.
- ✗Osprey publishes no maximum load figure for the line.
- ✗The 11 and 33 L sizes have no independently measured weight published.
- ✗No rain cover included at this price.
- ✗The 2025 redesign changed torso sizing conventions, so older fit advice no longer applies.
- ✗Bear-canister fit is not stated, and the volume makes it academic anyway.
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