Osprey Mira 24 vs Osprey Talon Velocity 30
Quick take: The Osprey Mira 24 costs $5 less; the Osprey Talon Velocity 30 carries more (30 vs 24 liters); the Osprey Talon Velocity 30 is lighter (2.4 vs 3.28 lbs).
Which one to buy
Pace decides between these two Osprey day packs at about $210. The Mira 24 is built for steady hiking: a women's-specific harness shaped for narrower shoulders, AirSpeed suspended mesh over a LightWire frame, a raincover, hipbelt pockets and a 2.5 L Hydraulics LT reservoir in the box. Its magnetic bite-valve dock snaps the hose back one-handed, and the isolated sleeve that keeps a leak off your gear.
The Talon Velocity 30, $5 more, is a frameless running-vest pack that splits the load between chest and back. Two 500 ml soft-flask pockets and a zippered phone pocket ride up front, a stretch pocket takes a helmet, and it weighs 2.4 lbs against the Mira's 3.28 lbs. It is not a women-specific design, it closes with a top cinch, and it has no raincover. Being frameless, it also loses comfort as the load grows.
The bundled bladder is only good value if you don't already own one, and the mesh curve keeps usable space under 24 L. For ventilated, comfortable day hikes the Mira is the pick; if you run or move fast, the Talon Velocity fits the job better.
Osprey Mira 24
Made for women on steady day hikes who drink from a bladder and want a cooler back and a raincover included.
Osprey Talon Velocity 30
For fast hikers and runners who want soft flasks on the chest, helmet carry and less weight, and don't need a women's harness.
| Spec | Osprey Mira 24 | Osprey Talon Velocity 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $210 | $215 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Daypack | Daypack |
| Frame Type | Internal Frame | Frameless |
| Capacity | 24 L | 30 L |
| Weight | 3.28 lbs | 2.4 lbs |
| Max Load | Not specified by Osprey | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Torso Fit | Women's fit, adjustable harness | See manufacturer sizing |
| Material | Recycled nylon with PFAS-free DWR | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Back Panel | AirSpeed suspended mesh over LightWire perimeter frame | Flexible back panel with running-vest harness |
| Adjustable torso | No | No |
| Ventilated back | Yes | No |
| Raincover included | Yes | No |
| Hipbelt pockets | Yes | Yes |
| Removable lid | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Fits BV500 bear can | No | No |
| Warranty | Osprey All Mighty Guarantee (lifetime) | Osprey All Mighty Guarantee (lifetime) |
Pros & cons
Osprey Mira 24
- ✓Includes the same 2.5 L Hydraulics LT reservoir as the men's Manta at the same $210.
- ✓1.9 oz lighter than the men's Manta 24 rather than heavier, which is unusual for a women's variant.
- ✓AirSpeed suspended mesh delivers the best ventilation Osprey offers in a hydration pack.
- ✓Magnetic bite-valve attachment makes one-handed drinking on the move practical.
- ✓Hipbelt pockets and an included raincover at no extra cost.
- ✓Women's-specific harness rather than a shortened unisex fit.
- ✓A 34 L sibling shares the system for longer outings.
- ✓Osprey's All Mighty Guarantee applies.
- ✗3.28 lb for 24 L is heavy for a daypack even accounting for the reservoir.
- ✗$210 is poor value if you already own a reservoir.
- ✗No maximum load figure is published.
- ✗The 34 L size has no published weight.
- ✗Suspended mesh costs usable depth.
- ✗Only two volumes in the line.
Osprey Talon Velocity 30
- ✓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
- ✗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
Osprey Mira 24 vs Osprey Talon Velocity 30: common questions
Is the Talon Velocity 30 a good option for women compared with the Mira 24?▾
It can be, but it is not women-specific; it comes in S/M and L/XL harness sizes. The Mira 24 has a women's harness shaped for narrower shoulders, so try the Talon Velocity on before buying.
Which handles rain better, the Mira 24 or the Talon Velocity 30?▾
The Mira 24 includes a raincover, and its isolated reservoir sleeve adds to its wet-weather sense. The Talon Velocity 30 has no raincover and a top cinch closure that keeps out less weather than a lid.