Osprey Talon Velocity 30L Backpack

Exactly as the title says! Bought to use as a versatile walking day bag, It's actually decent enough to use for a lightly packed overnight back packing trip - (think Summer/Autumn milder temperatures, rather than full winter gear). Great storage idea and very comfy.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pack is a versatile day pack for long range adventures. Whenever I go into the backcountry this pack is with me.

I bought myself this pack after buying my daughter the woman's version for doing the Pennine way and being very impressed with it. It holds all my summer camping kit (and my winter kit for an overnight wildcamp) nicely, the pack sits well with the weight evenly distributed against my back and looks very tidy when fully packed. The rear mesh pocket is like a TARDIS and holds my waterproof jacket, over trousers, gloves, hat etc etc. . . . and a 4 pack of beers for wildcamps, it just keeps on swallowing stuff. The hip pockets are big and hold lots of snacks bars or gloves/hat etc and open/close 1 handed (as long as you remember to pinch the compression strap up) I was worried a bit by the lid design, I thought the opening would let water in, but with an osprey 35l drybag as a liner I've had no problems, though an extra waterproof flap over the opening and under the mesh pocket would be a big help. The top is quick and simple to open with this design and works well when fully, though it can be improved for when the bag isn't full as it's a bit saggy. The chest harness pockets are great and easily fit 2x 500 ml soft flasks (hard bottles dig into my chest a bit) And a phone/energy gels/snacks etc. Overall an excellent pack for long distance hikes and overnight wild camps, though with weights over 7 kg or so, it will bounce a bit if running, which most packs do with that kind of weight.

I was looking for a day pack for long big mile days on the SWCP with the stow on the go option for my poles. This provides what I’m looking for although a somewhat fiddlier process than my previous packs. The pack itself is comfortable and holds all I could need plus the option to carry another's gear if necessary. Love the running vest style harness and the waist belt tightening system.

What can ai say? I've been looking for a comfortable light and waterproof bag to carry in the mountians. This is a very well thought out pack easily adjustable with plenty of handy pockets, as well as two pockets on the shoulders traps to hold your water bottles. I found these to be of awesome use and they are easy to get to and two zip pockets on the side belt which i used to store paracetamol etc. Overall a brilliant bag

Climbing, Via Ferrata, hiking; this pack is lightweight, carries weight close to the body, has amazing chest & waist-belt pockets and lots of useful features. My only slight niggles would be the waist pocket zippers can be hard to reach when fully open, and the top strap hook does not secure well unless the rucksack is fairly full. Very minor points that do not stop this from being my absolutely favourite rucksack.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have only used it a little, but I like it a lot. The pockets on the straps I like, I wish the bigger packs had them. Take Care

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have used this bag for two hiking trips since i got it - New Forest and Dover. Excellent storage, and very handy to have storage accessible without taking the bag off. Very comfortable for something you're likely to be wearing across the entire day as well. Would recommend this bag.