Arc'teryx Aerios 35 vs Osprey Talon Pro 30
Quick take: The Arc'teryx Aerios 35 carries more (36 vs 30 liters); the Osprey Talon Pro 30 is lighter (2.5 vs 2.56 lbs).
Which one to buy
Price and weight are a wash at $250 and a few ounces apart, so the Osprey wins on the things you use every hour. The Talon Pro 30 has two zippered hipbelt pockets and a stretch harness pocket, an external hydration sleeve, a stated 15-25 lb load range, and Osprey's lifetime All Mighty Guarantee. The Aerios 35 has no hipbelt pockets, no load rating and a limited warranty.
The Aerios answers with fit and stretch. It comes in three torso lengths with an interchangeable harness and three hipbelt sizes against the Talon Pro's two harness sizes, so it's the better bet if you fall between Osprey's. Its roll-top also adds up to 10 L, and the aluminum stay comes out when the load is light, which makes it the one that can handle a fast overnight. The Talon Pro has a bucket opening and no lid, so small items live in a slash pocket.
For long day hikes and scrambles, the Talon Pro is the easier pack to live with.
Arc'teryx Aerios 35
Worth choosing when you need a closer fit than two harness sizes give, or want roll-top room for the occasional overnight.
Osprey Talon Pro 30
For day hikers and scramblers who want pocket access on the move, a stated load range and a lifetime guarantee at the same price.
| Spec | Arc'teryx Aerios 35 | Osprey Talon Pro 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $250 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Daypack | Daypack |
| Frame Type | Internal Frame | Internal Frame |
| Capacity | 36 L | 30 L |
| Weight | 2.56 lbs | 2.5 lbs |
| Max Load | Not specified by the manufacturer | 15-25 lbs |
| Torso Fit | Three torso sizes (SRT/REG/TALL) with interchangeable harness and three hipbelt sizes | See manufacturer sizing |
| Material | 210D Hadron nylon/polyarylate with FC0 DWR, 100D Cordura nylon 6,6 dobby contrast | Nanofly 100D x 200D nylon/UHMWPE ripstop, recycled 420HD nylon accents and bottom, PFC-free DWR |
| Back Panel | AeroForm back panel | AirScape injection-molded framesheet with die-cut foam |
| Adjustable torso | No | No |
| Ventilated back | Yes | No |
| Raincover included | No | No |
| Hipbelt pockets | No | Yes |
| Removable lid | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Fits BV500 bear can | No | No |
| Warranty | Arc'teryx limited warranty: defects in materials or workmanship for the practical lifetime of the product; wear and misuse repairs at a nominal charge | Osprey All Mighty Guarantee (lifetime) |
Pros & cons
Arc'teryx Aerios 35
- ✓Three torso lengths plus an interchangeable harness with three hipbelt sizes, a fitting system few 35 L daypacks offer.
- ✓Hadron fabric blends nylon with polyarylate for tear strength beyond plain 210D, and the contrast panels are Cordura 6,6.
- ✓The 7000-series aluminum stay pulls out when the load is light, and the frame sheet resists barreling when it is not.
- ✓Roll-top closure adds up to 10 L for an overnight without a bigger pack.
- ✓FC0 DWR on the body fabric, and a reservoir-compatible main compartment.
- ✓A current-season record, so it will not be discontinued under you the way the Bora and Aerios 45 were.
- ✗$250 is $71 more than the REI Co-op Traverse 35, the obvious comparison at this volume.
- ✗Arc'teryx does not include a rain cover with it.
- ✗Arc'teryx publishes no maximum load.
- ✗Roll-top only, with no lid pocket on top.
- ✗No larger Aerios exists any more, so there is no room to grow within the line.
Osprey Talon Pro 30
- ✓Nanofly UHMWPE ripstop main fabric is a step up in abrasion resistance from the standard Talon
- ✓Two harness sizes rather than one adjustable frame, so the fit is set before purchase
- ✓Bucket-style opening loads bulky layers faster than a zip-top
- ✓External hydration sleeve fills without emptying the pack
- ✓Dual zippered hipbelt pockets and a stretch harness pocket keep snacks and a phone in reach
- ✓Load range of 15-25 lbs is stated
- ✗$250 is $65 more than the Talon 26 for similar volume
- ✗Rain protection is down to the DWR finish; no cover comes with it
- ✗No lid, so small items rely on the top slash pocket and internal zip pocket
- ✗Foam back panel sits against the back, not suspended mesh
Arc'teryx Aerios 35 vs Osprey Talon Pro 30: common questions
Which is better for an overnight?▾
The Aerios 35. Its roll-top adds up to 10 L over the nominal volume and the frame sheet resists barreling. The Talon Pro 30 is built around long day hikes and fast summit pushes.
Does Osprey's lifetime guarantee beat what Arc'teryx offers on the Aerios?▾
Yes. The Talon Pro 30 is covered by Osprey's lifetime All Mighty Guarantee, while the Aerios 35 gets Arc'teryx's limited warranty, which covers defects for the pack's practical lifetime but charges for wear and misuse repairs.