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You’ll see Osprey’s Talon and Tempest packs on hikers’ backs throughout the UK hills - and beyond. What more could this hugely popular rucksack range require? Maybe this…

SERIOUS STUFF Osprey Talon Velocity 20 £150 Sizes S/M, L/XL Weight 866g (S/M); 880g (L/XL) Osprey Tempest Velocity 20 £150 Sizes XS/S, M/L Weight 821g (XS/S); 857g (M/L) Osprey Talon Velocity 30 £160 Sizes S/M, L/XL Weight 1006g (S/M); 1076g (L/XL) Osprey Tempest Velocity 30 £160 Sizes XS/S, M/L Weight 921g (S/M); 962g (L/XL) TRAIL VERDICT If you can adapt to the unusual closure and lack of lid, this is a magnificent pack for lightweight, fast-paced hiking, and a worthy addition to the Talon/Tempest family. There’s a fine reputation of established classics having a sporty option in their range. The Volkswagen Golf had the GTI. The Ford Escort had the RS Turbo. The Spice Girls had Sporty. And now Osprey’s Talon (men’s) and Tempest (women’s) packs have the Velocity. A name like ‘Velocity’ suggests a particular focus, and…

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Trail United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024

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