Osprey Talon 22 vs Osprey Sirrus 24
Quick take: The Osprey Talon 22 costs $25 less; the Osprey Sirrus 24 carries more (24 vs 22 liters); the Osprey Talon 22 is lighter (2.4 vs 2.69 lbs).
| Spec | Osprey Talon 22 | Osprey Sirrus 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $175 | $200 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Daypack | Daypack |
| Frame Type | Frameless | Internal Frame |
| Capacity | 22 L | 24 L |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs | 2.69 lbs |
| Max Load | 25 lbs | Not specified by Osprey |
| Torso Fit | Adjustable 16-20 in | Women's fit, 15-19 in |
| Material | 100D 100% recycled nylon with dobby check ripstop | 210D recycled honeycomb nylon with 420D recycled nylon base |
| Back Panel | AirScape ridged foam | AirSpeed suspended mesh over LightWire frame |
| Adjustable torso | Yes | No |
| Ventilated back | No | Yes |
| Raincover included | No | Yes |
| 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 Talon 22
- ✓The default daypack recommendation across r/hiking — the wrap-style harness moves with your body in a way boxier packs don't.
- ✓The AirScape ridged back panel carries better when scrambling than trampoline designs, staying tight to your center of gravity.
- ✓An adjustable torso on a daypack is rare and makes online buying safe.
- ✓The stretch front pocket swallows a shed layer without stopping — the feature owners use most.
- ✓Dual zippered hipbelt pockets fit phones and snacks, uncommon at this size.
- ✓The LidLock helmet clip and Stow-on-the-Go pole attachment genuinely work, making it a favorite of peak-baggers.
- ✓At 1.9 lbs it disappears on short trips yet handles 20+ lb summit loads.
- ✓Osprey's lifetime warranty on a $145 pack seals the value argument.
- ✗The foam back panel runs warm — sweaty backs are the top complaint versus the trampoline-mesh Stratos.
- ✗No raincover included, unlike the Stratos and Hikelite.
- ✗The main compartment is one big tube; organizers wish for more internal structure.
- ✗Bottle pockets are tight to reach with the pack on for broad-shouldered users.
- ✗The hipbelt is webbing-plus-mesh, not padded — fine at 15 lbs, thin at 25.
- ✗The 22L size fills fast in winter; layer-heavy hikers should size up to the 33.
- ✗Popular colorways sell out every spring.
- ✗Price has crept up over the years, narrowing its edge over house-brand rivals.
Osprey Sirrus 24
- ✓The AirSpeed suspended mesh is the best-ventilating back panel available in a women's daypack this size.
- ✓A rain cover is included, which the pricier Tempest does not offer.
- ✓A 420D recycled base is real reinforcement on the panel that takes the most wear.
- ✓The 15-19 in torso range is genuinely women's-specific rather than a shortened unisex fit.
- ✓Hipbelt pockets are included and sized for a phone.
- ✓A 36 L sibling shares the same suspension for overnight use.
- ✓210D honeycomb nylon is more durable than the 100D fabrics on the lighter Osprey daypacks.
- ✓Osprey's All Mighty Guarantee applies.
- ✗At 43 oz it is the heaviest pack in this comparison group and 8 oz heavier than the Tempest 22 for 2 L more.
- ✗$200 is high for 24 L, and the Gregory Juno 24 undercuts it at $150 and 31 oz.
- ✗The suspended mesh consumes depth, so usable volume is less than 24 L implies.
- ✗No manufacturer maximum load is published.
- ✗The 36 L size has no independently measured weight published.
- ✗The mesh panel is harder to repair in the field than a foam panel.
- ✗The frame makes it bulky to pack inside luggage.
- ✗Current pricing and the full Stratos/Sirrus size run are poorly documented; only the 24 and 36 could be confirmed.