Best daypack
Osprey Talon 22
Osprey · Lower mid · Daypack
A daypack with a real hip belt, which is the feature that matters once water is in it.
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Most day hikes do not need a commuter bag or a 65-liter backpack. The Talon 22 sits in the middle: a hip belt that takes the water weight off your shoulders, a place for bottles or a bladder, and enough room for a shell and a layer. It is not an overnight pack. A sleep system will not fit, and forcing it in is how people buy a pack that is too small and then hate it. The REI Trail 40 is the neighbour when a long day needs more water and layers, or when a first overnight kit is compact. The Atmos AG 65 is the neighbour when the trip is multi-day and the load needs a real frame. The Tempest is the women's counterpart of this daypack. Put the rain shell in it even when the morning looks clear.
Who should buy it. Day hikers who are tired of shoulder-only bags.
Best for. Day hikes with water, a shell, and a layer
Standout limitation. Not an overnight pack
Specs
- Volume
- About 22 L
- Use
- Day hike
- Carry
- Hip belt
Pros
- Real hip belt
- Stable
- Right size for a day
Cons
- Too small for a sleep system
- Not ultralight
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