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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40 vs Osprey Talon 33

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

Osprey Talon 33 is the lighter option — 27 g lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40 (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40 Osprey Talon 33
Weight 797 g · 0.797 kg · 1.76 lb 770 g · 0.770 kg · 1.70 lb
Brand Hyperlite Mountain Gear Osprey
Category Backpack Backpack
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40
797 g

Bombproof DCF frameless backpack built for off-trail travel. 40L capacity with roll-top closure and durable Dyneema fabric for all-weather adventures.

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Osprey Talon 33
770 g

Fast and light 33L daypack for trail running and day hikes.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40 vs Osprey Talon 33: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Osprey Talon 33 wins — at 770 g it is 27 g (3%) lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40 (797 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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