Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40L vs Osprey Talon 33

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

Osprey Talon 33 is the lighter option — 26 g lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40L (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40L	Osprey Talon 33
Weight	796 g · 0.796 kg · 1.75 lb	770 g · 0.770 kg · 1.70 lb
Brand	Hyperlite Mountain Gear	Osprey
Category	Backpack	Backpack

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40L

796 g

Ultralight 40L pack in Dyneema Composite Fabric with roll-top closure, hip belt pockets, and a structured back panel for comfort on demanding trails.

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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 40L vs Osprey Talon 33: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Osprey Talon 33 wins — at 770 g it is 26 g (3%) lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40L (796 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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