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This Respected Outdoor Brand Unveils a Premium Everyday Pack Inspired by Its Technical Roots

Osprey’s limited-edition Talon VSN^ expertly blends rugged performance capability with elevated style tuned for EDC, travel or adventure.

Brown Osprey backpack with black adjustable straps and front bungee cord on blue background.Osprey
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By Hayley Helms

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Heritage outdoor gear, especially packs and backpacks, has an undeniable appeal, designed with a traditional aesthetic that has endured for generations.

What old-school equipment lacks, however, is the lightweight, technical performance materials and features of modern-day gear.

Osprey, a leader in the outdoor backpack and travel space, seeks to bridge the gap between nostalgic style and contemporary capability with its soon-to-be-released Talon Vision Above (VSN^) Series.

Man wearing olive green pants, a green plaid shirt, black hiking shoes, and a brown backpack, shown from the back.
The Talon VSN^ 20 Liter is the larger of the new duo, but still looks streamlined and svelte enough for everyday carry.
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Everyday carry, upgraded

To be offered in two sizes, the Talon VSN^ Series is a premium lifestyle pack that reimagines the Talon’s performance-rich construction with an elevated redesign.

Osprey says it crafted the pack for the modern-day explorer; someone who commutes during the week, adventures over the weekend and travels any chance they can.

The Talon VSN^ is built to thrive in each of those environments.

Brown backpack with a laptop, Field Notes notebook, and three pens in organizer pockets, worn by a person in a green plaid shirt.
The internal organization is thoughtful and intentional for everyday use.
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Available in both 11- and 20-liter volumes, the limited-edition pack is built with waxed recycled and organic cotton fabrics that are naturally water resistant and intended to develop a unique patina over time.

Olive green backpack with black mesh back panel and padded shoulder straps with chest buckle.
The back panel marbling is a distinctive visual detail that provides depth to the design.
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Hand with rings holding a black zipper pull on a brown fabric bag with a green plaid shirt in the background.
The pack is set to debut in three earthy colorways: Black, Earl Grey and Truffle Brown. Upgraded hardware complements the grounded color palette.
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Custom hardware and distinctive trims offer contemporary upgrades designed to last, while the marbled back panel offers unique visual interest and dependable support.

Person wearing a green and beige plaid shirt adjusting black cord on a brown Osprey backpack.
The bungee cord strap, seen here on the 11-liter pack, offers quick storage for extra layers.
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Refined organization includes the padded laptop sleeve, internal pockets and dual water bottle holders.

The discrete stretch cord strap on the back of the pack holds extra layers with ease and blends in when not in use.

Black fabric interior pocket with a white label inside a brown backpack held open by a person wearing a green plaid shirt.
The sewn-in patch tells the VSN^ story.
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The muted colorways are neutral enough for everyday use but will hold up well against dirt and debris on outdoor excursions.

Finally, the sewn-in VSN^ patch tells the new release’s story in a tactile, intentional form factor.

Availability and pricing

The Talon VSN^ is set to release on July 1 on Osprey’s website. It will retail for $180 and $200 for the 11- and 20-liter sizes, respectively.

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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