What changed in the 2025 redesign?

The line moved to an AirScape injection-molded foam back panel, the hydration pocket moved inside the bag and widened to take bigger reservoirs, and the women's pack grew from 20 to 22 L. Torso sizing conventions also changed, so pre-2025 fit advice no longer applies.

Is the foam back panel a downgrade from mesh?

Depends on your hiking: the AirScape panel keeps the load tight to your back — noticeably more stable for scrambling and moving fast — but ventilates worse than the suspended mesh on Osprey's Sirrus. Pick the Tempest for technical days, the Sirrus for hot mellow ones.

How women's-specific is the fit?

It's a genuine construction difference — a BioStretch harness and continuous-wrap hipbelt shaped for women, not a recolored Talon — plus a sliding-yoke harness that adjusts for torso length, at about 2 oz lighter than the men's version. Wide retail stocking makes an in-person fit check easy.

Is $175 justified for a 22 L daypack?

That's the fair objection — an REI Flash 22 covers the same volume for $60. What the Tempest buys is the technical harness, hipbelt pockets, organization, durability, and the All Mighty Guarantee; CleverHiker rates the Talon/Tempest their top daypack on exactly those grounds.

Does it work as a travel bag?

A 22 L soft daypack fits airline carry-on and even personal-item limits easily, and the flexible AirScape panel stows better than a rigid trampoline frame would. There's no rain cover included, and Osprey's 10-30 lb load range is plenty at this size.

Daypack

~$175

Osprey

Osprey Tempest 22

Name: Osprey Tempest 22
Brand: Osprey
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

★4.7(66 reviews)

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 from 11 to 44 L.

Approx. price

~$175

Capacity

22 L

Weight

2.27 lbs

Best For

Women on technical day hikes, scrambles and fast summit pushes

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Specifications

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Type

Daypack

Frame Type

Internal Frame

Capacity

22 L

Weight

2.27 lbs

Max Recommended Load

30 lbs (10-30 lb load range)

Torso Fit

Women's fit, adjustable sliding-yoke harness

Material

100D 100% recycled nylon with dobby check ripstop

Back Panel

Injection-molded 100% recycled polypro AirScape back panel

Warranty

Osprey All Mighty Guarantee (lifetime)

Raincover Included

Fits BV500 Bear Canister

Sizes Available

Capacity	Price	Weight
11 L	—	—
22 Lthis pack	$175	2.27 lbs
26 L	$185	2.25 lbs
33 L	$205	2.65 lbs
44 L	$240	3.46 lbs

Features

Ventilated BackHipbelt PocketsHydration SleeveAdjustable Torso

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 about 36 oz it is roughly 2 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.
✓Volumes from 11 to 44 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.
✗About 36 oz is heavy for a 22 L daypack.
✗No rain cover included at this price.
✗The 2025 redesign changed torso sizing conventions, so older fit advice no longer applies.

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