Osprey Talon Pro 30 vs Osprey Tempest Pro 40
Quick take: The Osprey Talon Pro 30 costs $30 less; the Osprey Tempest Pro 40 carries more (40 vs 30 liters); the Osprey Talon Pro 30 is lighter (2.5 vs 2.9 lbs).
Which one to buy
Overnight or not is the question, and it is worth $30. The Tempest Pro 40 is the largest of Osprey's women's fast-and-light packs, sized for an overnight with a compact kit: a LightWire peripheral frame rated for 15-30 lbs, a sliding yoke for torso adjustment, a floating lid and removable sleeping-pad straps. It weighs 2.9 lbs.
The Talon Pro 30 is a day pack first. It is built in Nanofly nylon and UHMWPE ripstop for abrasion resistance, swaps the lid for a wide bucket opening that loads bulky layers fast, and is rated for 15-25 lbs at 2.5 lbs. Fit is set by choosing S/M (28 L) or L/XL (30 L) rather than adjusting the torso, and it is not a women-specific design.
Both use AirScape foam framesheets that sit against your back rather than suspended mesh, both have zippered hipbelt pockets and a hydration sleeve, and neither includes a raincover. For a woman doing fast overnights the Tempest Pro 40 is the pack, at a cost of 0.4 lb and $30. Taking the Talon Pro 30 instead buys its tougher Nanofly shell and a faster bucket opening, and gives up torso adjustment and a women's harness.
Osprey Talon Pro 30
Best for long day hikes and scrambles where abrasion resistance, a fast bucket opening and lower weight matter more than overnight room.
Osprey Tempest Pro 40
For women doing fast overnights who need 40 L, a 30 lb rating, torso adjustment and pad straps.
| Spec | Osprey Talon Pro 30 | Osprey Tempest Pro 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $280 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Daypack | Daypack |
| Frame Type | Internal Frame | Internal Frame |
| Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs | 2.9 lbs |
| Max Load | 15-25 lbs | 15-30 lbs |
| Torso Fit | See manufacturer sizing | Adjustable via sliding yoke; see manufacturer sizing |
| Material | Nanofly 100D x 200D nylon/UHMWPE ripstop, recycled 420HD nylon accents and bottom, PFC-free DWR | bluesign-approved recycled high-tenacity nylon, PFC-free DWR |
| Back Panel | AirScape injection-molded framesheet with die-cut foam | AirScape injection-molded framesheet with die-cut foam over a LightWire peripheral frame |
| Adjustable torso | No | Yes |
| Ventilated back | No | No |
| 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 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
Osprey Tempest Pro 40
- ✓Sliding-yoke torso adjustment on a pack under 3 lbs
- ✓Peripheral frame rated to 30 lbs makes a light overnight realistic
- ✓Floating top lid with zip pocket plus an under-lid key-clip pocket
- ✓Zippered hipbelt pockets and a reservoir sleeve
- ✓Gender-specific harness and hipbelt sizing, which Osprey builds into the whole Talon Pro and Tempest Pro series
- ✓Removable sleeping-pad straps
- ✗$280 for 40 L is more than the 48 L Kyte at $240
- ✗No raincover listed
- ✗Foam contact back panel, not suspended mesh
- ✗Osprey's spec sheet gives no torso range in inches
Osprey Talon Pro 30 vs Osprey Tempest Pro 40: common questions
Can the Talon Pro 30 handle an overnight like the Tempest Pro 40?▾
Only with a very small kit. It has 10 L less volume, a 15-25 lb rating and no pad straps. The Tempest Pro 40 is rated to 30 lbs and is sized for an overnight with a compact kit.
How do I get the right fit on each pack?▾
The Talon Pro 30 has no torso adjustment, so you pick S/M or L/XL before buying. The Tempest Pro 40 uses a sliding yoke, but Osprey's spec sheet gives no torso range in inches, so try it on.