Osprey Talon 22 Backpack vs Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Talon 22 Backpack and the Osprey Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack is that the Talon 22 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Biostretch hipbelt with pockets) while the Siskin 8 Hydration Backpack does not.

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


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

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