I love packs. If there is a piece of outdoor gear I can't own enough of it's packs. I love checking out all their pockets and gear attachment points, playing with all the suspension straps, etc. I have a particular affinity for Osprey packs. I think they are the best made, best designed, most comfortable packs I have found. I currently own 4 of them. My latest is this yellow Talon 33 day pack. With 2000 cubic inches of space weighing in at 2 lbs even this is a very good sized light weight pack. Osprey calls it an active light pursuits, Multi-Use pack. I call it an example of everything you need nothing you don't design philosophy. Its a spacious top loader that is hydration compatible, with pockets in the waist strap, easy to reach pockets on the side of the pack body, plenty of attachment points and a very comfortable suspension.
I'm having a hard time thinking of things to write about this back. It is simple, light weight and well built. It leaves you wanting nothing and as a result you forget it is there. It's intuitive to pack so you never give it a thought. I can think of no better complement to a pack than being forgettable. Too often short comings in pack design or build make us painfully aware of them. Not so with this pack. Load it full, shoulder it and forget about it.
Dave
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