Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack vs Osprey Talon 22 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack and the Osprey Talon 22 Backpack is that the Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack has Reflective Safety Strips (Reflective accent) while the Talon 22 Backpack does not.

Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack Front View
Osprey Talon 22 Backpack
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack Talon 22 Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Outdoor Daypack
Capacity (L) 8L 22L
Dimensions (in) 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06
Weight (lb) 1.2 2
Fabric 900x600D Polyester Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR
Color 3 colors and patterns 4 color and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 5, 2018 July 12, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Biostretch hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Full front zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Top zipped pocket Stretch woven harness pocket, hydration pocket, stretch-mesh front panel pocket, top pocket, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal scratch-free slash pocket Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments LidLock helmet attachment, ;oop for blinky light attachment LidLock bike helmet and blinker light attachment
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered extra deep ridged foam with center air channel Airscape back panel
Adjustable Length Torso Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes Osprey Hydraulics LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Talon 22 Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while Osprey 's Talon 22 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 8L (liters), weighs 1.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.5 x 8.5 x 6.9. It's made of 900x600D Polyester and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Talon 22 Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06 inches. Constructed from Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 4 color and patterns.