I used it on a through hike of the 140 miles Northville-Placid Trail and then the Cranberry 50 in the Adirondacks Mountians and even when takeing a break did not have a desire to remove this comfortable pack. Holds everything i need and then some. I laced some shockcord zid-zag across the exterior to hold itemts I wanted to dry. I like the removable top when I settle in for the night as it adds easier interior access to the main pack. The more I use it the more I like it!

The Solo Walking Man

Scottsville, NY

Quick Summary: I like this pack better than the EXOS and recommend it as an alternative to that pack Full Comments: I wanted the Exos it just was not comfortable on my body type. Purchased this pack on a whim because I had seen the other talon packs. I have about 10 days of backpacking with this pack so far and about 150 miles and I have to say this pack does not get enough attention. Mine M/L weights 2lbs 7oz which is respectable. My 3 day pack weight with consumables and bear can is 23 lbs and this pack works great. I have had it to about 28lbs with no problems at all. Not sure how it would do with the 40lbs listed. The padding on the belt is a bit light but I like the fact that it can wrap well over the top of my iliac crest to keep it from slipping down. I really like the fact that it has removable pad straps as I use that to hold my tent but you could remove them and save another oz or so.

hikehikehut

CA

Nice backpack and enough room for compulsory gear and food for multi day adventure races. Unfortunately I kept loosing my food from the waist packets when bush bashing as the zips get caught and slide backwards opening up the pocket. Then your bars and gels fall out. Would get another star if the zips opened by pulling forward.

nose

New Zealand