Osprey
Osprey Talon 44 men's rucksack (size S/M)
Where it fits
- Also works for
- Backpacking and wild camping
- Not for
- Bikepacking
Why these labels
- Backpacking and wild camping: Holds an overnight kit: 44 litres
- Bikepacking: Too big to ride with: 44 litres
From the maker's stated use and the published specs.
- Weight: 6/10 How much the empty rucksack adds to what you carry, as sold.
- Comfort with a full load: 5/10 How well it carries a full camping load over a long day: hip belt, shoulder straps, back and how the weight sits.
- Durability: 5/10 How well the fabric, zips, buckles and frame hold up over seasons of use.
Light three-season overnights and short multi-day trips
- Capacity
- 44 L
- Weight
- 1.57 kg (S/M)
- Frame
- Framed
Sizes: S/M (44 L, 1.57 kg) and L/XL (48 L, 1.62 kg). No rain cover. Straps to carry a mat or tent outside.
No rucksack is waterproof: line it with a pack liner or dry bags. Try it on with weight in, or buy where returns are free.
Where to buy
Cotswold Outdoor £122.50 In stock. Delivery £6.95. Free delivery over £125.
View at shop: Cotswold OutdoorUltralight Outdoor Gear £149.99 In stock. Free delivery. Free delivery over £15.
View at shop: Ultralight Outdoor GearAlpinetrek £174.95 Out of stock. Free delivery from £85.
View at shop: AlpinetrekPrices checked 8 Nov 2026 on each shop's own page; shops can change them. We earn no commission on these links; shops are listed by price. More
Our ratings (out of 10)
1 to 10, compared with the whole market. Each says what it's based on. How we score
Weight
From maker's figures 6/10How much the empty rucksack adds to what you carry, as sold. 6: A bit better than average.
Maker's weight for the S/M is 1,570 g, in the 1,500–1,999 g band.
Comfort with a full load
Estimate from maker's specs: frame (no load figure published) 5/10How well it carries a full camping load over a long day: hip belt, shoulder straps, back and how the weight sits. 5: Does the job. Average for wild-camping gear.
Estimate from maker's specs
Durability
Estimate from maker's specs: no figure published: average for a rucksack (no durability reviews yet) 5/10How well the fabric, zips, buckles and frame hold up over seasons of use. 5: Does the job. Average for wild-camping gear.
Estimate from maker's specs
In short
Good for
- Light three-season overnights and short multi-day trips
- Hikers who want a framed pack under 1,600 g
Strengths
- 1,570 g with a LightWire frame and moulded framesheet
- Ventilated AirScape back panel
- Removable straps for a mat on the outside
- Two back sizes, S/M and L/XL
Weaknesses
- 44 litres is tight for a winter kit, below the 55 litre minimum
- Rain cover is sold separately
- No independent review of the S/M size of this version found, so comfort, durability and pockets are estimates, not reviewed scores
- Ultralight Outdoor Gear lists different sizes for the same model (S/M 42 L, 1,638 g): we used Osprey UK's figures
Sources
We haven't tested this ourselves. Every score comes from these specs, tests and reviews.