Durable, long lasting, fits and carries well under all sorts of loads and along with this latest update to the series it will likely take the Exos down a notch for the next couple of years.

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Injection-molded AirScape framesheet with die-cut foam provides a close-to-body stable fit while offering flexibility and ventilated airflow channels for active use Integrated BioStretch seams offer maximum flexibility without sacrificing stability for dynamic body movement While the Talon series is designed to be a unisex line. Osprey has decided to release a women’s specific version called the Osprey Tempest 9. The Tempest series is has the same features and designs as the Talon series but uses more dialed in measurements for women sizes.

For its low weight – achieved by liberal use of light, high-strength fabrics – the Talon 11 swallows a remarkable amount of stuff in its Tardis-like 11-litre main compartment. Organisation is at a premium though: we missed dedicated tool space as well as the absent bladder (the water slot comfortably accommodates a three-litre bladder, though that’s an extra expense). Delivered Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm, excluding bank holidays. Once despatched you will receive updates from the courier. Spacious and practical, providing a safe haven as you embark on longer trips Osprey Talon 11 (1-084)

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I’ve also taken it on a few cycle rides in and around Bristol and found it is suitable for both trail and urban cycling. With the reflective graphics and light attachment, I feel confident that drivers and pedestrians will spot me and unlike other bags, I find it sits comfortably and doesn’t ride up while on the road. You won’t need the rear light clip for hiking tarmac, but it’s handy for urban riding and adventure racers will appreciate being able to tow their slower team-mates with the sewn-in tow loop. The deep mesh hip belt with its double-anchor, Egro-Pull fixture is secure and comfortable even if you really load it up, and the slimline shape is unobtrusive when riding. It’s very stable even when you’re zipping through the trees Seamless lumbar-to-hipbelt body wrap and BioStretch seams offer maximum flexibility without sacrificing stability for dynamic body movement The Osprey Talon 11 is perhaps best in its tier. I really can’t recommend the Talon series itself enough. Multiple use cases from day hikes and commuting, all the way to cycling.

Follow Bristol Shop’sJosh as he takes the NEW Osprey Talon 11 for a walk in the woods and gives his thoughts on its features, performance and all new look.