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Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 vs Osprey Talon 44

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 is the lighter option — 20 g lighter than the Osprey Talon 44 (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 Osprey Talon 44
Weight 880 g · 0.880 kg · 1.94 lb 900 g · 0.900 kg · 1.98 lb
Brand Forclaz Osprey
Category Backpack Backpack
Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10
880 g

Decathlon ultralight thru-hiking backpack with 50+10L capacity, roll-top closure and removable components for paring down trail weight.

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Osprey Talon 44
900 g

Versatile 44L pack for overnight and weekend trips.

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Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 vs Osprey Talon 44: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 wins — at 880 g it is 20 g (2%) lighter than the Osprey Talon 44 (900 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest backpack page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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