No rain cover included
Unlike the Atmos AG 65, the Talon 22 doesn't include a rain cover. Wet-weather hikers need to purchase one separately or pack contents in dry bags.
Source: Amazon reviewerSports & Outdoors
Osprey Talon 22 Men's Trail Running Daypack
Hiking Backpacks
The Osprey Talon 22 (ASIN B088X7CFJD) is available on Amazon.ca for $199 CAD — a 22-litre technical daypack with Osprey's Airspeed ventilated trampoline mesh back panel, heat-moldable IsoForm hip belt, and a removable top lid that converts to a summit hip pack for cache-and-climb approaches.
ClearPick Score
8.6 / 10
Very Good
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Hiking Backpacks
Osprey Talon 22 Men's Trail Running Daypack
~$199 CAD est. on Amazon.ca
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✅ What Works
- The Osprey Talon 22 occupies the ideal niche for fast-and-light day hiking and trail running: enough volume for a full day kit including a packable layer, lunch, water, and emergency gear, at a weight (840g) that doesn't slow you down on technical terrain. The Airspeed trampoline mesh back panel is the same ventilated suspended panel concept as the Atmos AG, keeping the pack body off your back for airflow — crucial for trail runners and fast hikers who generate significant body heat on climbs.
- The IsoForm CM hipbelt uses a heat-moldable foam that shapes to your iliac crest over the first several uses. As the foam softens and conforms, the fit becomes progressively more personalized — better than a pack that fits generically from day one but feels dialed in within a few trips. The LightWire frame keeps the hip load transfer function without the rigidity and weight of a full backpacking frame, finding the right balance for a 22L day pack.
- The removable top lid converting to a hip pack is a genuinely clever feature for summit approaches. When you've established a base camp or left your main pack at a cache, you can detach the Talon 22's top lid and use it as a lightweight hip pack for the final summit push — carrying only the essentials (water, snack, emergency layer) while the rest stays cached. This single-pack approach to summit days eliminates the need to carry a separate summit pack.
- Pocket organization is practical for trail use. The top lid pocket holds snacks and a headlamp. The front stretch mesh pocket swallows a damp jacket or trekking poles. The hip belt pockets are large enough for a smartphone and a gel or bar each. Both side pockets hold a 1L water bottle or a hydration bladder sleeve is accessible through the main compartment. For a 22L pack, the functional pocket count rivals packs twice its size.
⚠️ Worth Knowing
- At 22 litres, the Talon 22 is sized for day hikes and trail runs, not overnight trips. An ambitious packer can squeeze an overnight bivy kit into 22L, but a sleeping bag, shelter, and food for even one night fills it completely. For overnight use, the Osprey Atmos AG 65 or similar overnight pack is appropriate.
- The Airspeed back panel ventilates the back well but creates the same rain gap issue as the Atmos AG — in sustained heavy rain, water runs down the gap to the hip area. A rain cover is not included in the box; it's sold separately for the Talon 22. Plan accordingly for wet-weather hiking in the Pacific Northwest or Ontario shoulder seasons.
- The IsoForm hip belt molding process requires wearing the pack warmed up — either from body heat after 20-30 minutes of hiking or from briefly warming the foam panels with your hands. Until the foam has molded, the fit won't be as precise as the system's potential. Buyers who try the pack for 5 minutes in a store and find the hipbelt underwhelming should give it a full hike before judging.
- The 840g pack weight is light for a ventilated technical daypack but heavy compared to frameless ultralights. Runners doing trail races who need minimum pack weight should look at the Osprey Dyna hydration vest or a running-vest pack. The Talon 22 is best for fast day hikers and trail runners who want a structured pack rather than a vest.
What Real Buyers Are Saying
What buyers love
“"Perfect for my 25km day hikes. Carries enough, stays stable on descents, back ventilation keeps me from soaking through on climbs. The summit lid is a bonus I didn't expect to use — now I use it on every trip."”
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“"The hipbelt felt mediocre for the first two hikes. After hike three it felt like a different pack. The molding is real — the fit improved substantially over the first few uses."”
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“"Used this for a year of weekly day hikes. Zero issues. Every pocket makes sense. The side water bottle pockets are the best size I've used on a daypack."”
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“"Bought a rain cover separately for $40. Total package is excellent — should have been included, but the base pack at $199 is still fair value."”
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Common complaints
Too small for overnight trips
Several buyers sized up expecting to use it for overnight use — 22L is technically sufficient with ultralight gear but extremely tight. Most recommend the 33L for overnights.
Source: RedditHip belt molding takes time
First-use hip belt fit is generic until the IsoForm foam molds to your hips over 2-3 hikes. Initial users may find the fit unremarkable before the custom shaping occurs.
Source: Amazon reviewerHeavy for trail running use
At 840g empty, trail runners who measure pack weight in grams find it heavy compared to running vest-style packs. Better suited for hiking than competitive trail running.
Source: Amazon reviewerClearPick Verdict
The Osprey Talon 22 is the best ventilated technical daypack for fast hikers who want a structured pack with load-bearing hip transfer, organized pockets, and a convertible summit lid — at a weight that doesn't slow them down. It's not an ultralight vest for racing and it's not an overnight pack, but for the serious day hiker doing 20-30km routes, it hits a sweet spot that few packs match at this price.
