Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Rucksack

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UOG TOP PICK: Osprey’s Talon Velocity 20 Rucksack is lightweight and perfect for fast-paced activities like trail running, peak bagging, and ski touring. It prioritises freedom of movement and efficient access to essentials.  One of our day pack top picks.

Osprey says: 

Velocity. It’s right there in the name. Carrying the same light-and-fast multi-sport versatility that the Talon name Promises, this pack ups the ante on speed and efficiency for your pursuits, be it PR-setting, bagging peaks or linking quick laps on your splitboard or skis. With its running-vest inspired harness, flexible backpanel and lightweight design, it provides access to your most critical essentials without skipping a beat or weighing you down.

Our Verdict

Osprey’s new Talon Velocity 20 Rucksack is a lightweight and nimble pack designed for fast-paced pursuits like trail running, peak bagging, and ski touring. With its running-vest-inspired harness and flexible back panel, the Velocity prioritises freedom of movement and efficient access to essentials without weighing you down.

The pack’s standout feature is its innovative adjustable torso length, which allows up to four inches of customisation to dial in the perfect fit. The pocketed harness and hip belt provide ample storage for gels, bars, and small items you need close at hand. The main compartment offers 20-22 litres of space for a light load on shorter missions.

Other well-thought-out details include dual stretch side pockets, a helmet-friendly front stash, compression straps for external gear attachment, and attachment points for trekking poles or ice axes. The hydration sleeve and soft flask pockets keep you hydrated on the go.

While not intended for heavy hauling, the Talon Velocity 20 shines for those who value a minimalist, agile pack that facilitates rapid movement over technical terrain.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Designed to make your movement as efficient as possible, with a pocketed, running-vest style harness and hipbelt paired with a lightweight, fine-tuned pack
• Our revolutionary design allows for up to four inches of torso adjustment, guaranteeing that fit and function are uncompromised by the hybrid pack design. Tune it for your body and let the harness, pockets and hipbelt support you where they belong.
• Dynamic fit and thoughtful features provide the Talon/ Tempest Velocity with versatile multi-sport performance
  for fast-paced action, whether you’re on foot, bike or skis. More flexible than in other Talon/Tempest packs, the
  Velocity backpanel is designed to prioritize freedom of movement, no matter how you approach your objective.
• Top cinch closure allows top compression
• 500ml soft-flask compatible pockets with stabilisation loops
• Large zippered phone pocket and small stash pocket
• Dual-access stretch side pockets
• Dual SR-buckled side compression straps allows for external attachment
• External hydration sleeve
• Dual low-profile pole/axe attachments
• Stretch-mesh front shove-it pocket can hold a helmet
• Emergency whistle on sternum strap
• Low-profile Stow-on-the-Go pole holder
• Elastic web-keepers on all webbing straps
• One zippered and one open stretch mesh hip belt pocket

Specifications

S/M

• Weight: 862g
• Litres: 20L
• Cubic Inches: 1220
• Dimensions: 20.47 x 10.24 x 10.24 in / 52 x 26 x 26 cm
• Load Range: 5-25 lb / 2-11 kg
• Back Measurements: 17 – 20.5 in / 43 – 52 cm

L/XL

• Weight: 903g
• Litres: 22L
• Cubic Inches: 1343
• Dimensions: 23.62 x 12.6 x 12.99 in / 60 x 32 x 33 cm
• Load Range: 5-25 lb / 2-11 kg
• Back Measurements: 19.5 – 23 in / 49 – 58.5 cm

Material & Construction

• MAIN bluesign® approved 100% recycled 100Dx210D high-tenacity nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS
• BOTTOM bluesign® approved 100% recycled 420D nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS
• LINER bluesign® approved 100% recycled 70D nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS

AIRSCAPE BACKPANEL

• Mesh covered EVA foam on an Atilon framesheet wraps the body and effectively transfers dynamic load while providing ample breathability
• Hook-and-loop adjustable yoke

BIOSTRETCH HARNESS

• BioStretch harness and padded hipbelt offer maximum flexibility without sacrificing stability for dynamic body movement
• Spacermesh over die-cut foam provides breathable, comfortable contact surface
• Two elasticated sternum straps with cam-lock adjustable sliders

BIOSTRETCH HIPBELT

• Seamless lumbar-to-hipbelt body wrap and BioStretch seams offer maximum flexibility without sacrificing stability for dynamic body movement
• Spacermesh over die-cut foam provides breathable, comfortable contact surface
• Crossbody ErgoPull hipbelt system to pull lumbar into body

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Rucksack
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Rucksack