Osprey Talon 22 vs Osprey Tempest 22
Quick take: The Osprey Tempest 22 is lighter (2.19 vs 2.4 lbs).
| Spec | Osprey Talon 22 | Osprey Tempest 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $175 | $175 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Daypack | Daypack |
| Frame Type | Frameless | Internal Frame |
| Capacity | 22 L | 22 L |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs | 2.19 lbs |
| Max Load | 25 lbs | Not specified by Osprey |
| Torso Fit | Adjustable 16-20 in | Women's fit, adjustable back panel |
| Material | 100D 100% recycled nylon with dobby check ripstop | 100D 100% recycled nylon with dobby check ripstop |
| Back Panel | AirScape ridged foam | AirScape ridged foam backpanel |
| Adjustable torso | Yes | No |
| Ventilated back | No | Yes |
| Raincover included | No | 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 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 Tempest 22
- ✓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.
- ✗$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.