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Osprey Talon 33 vs Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack

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

Osprey Talon 33 is the lighter option — 125 g lighter than the Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack (14% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Osprey Talon 33 Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack
Weight 770 g · 0.770 kg · 1.70 lb 895 g · 0.895 kg · 1.97 lb
Brand Osprey Outdoor Vitals
Category Backpack Backpack
Osprey Talon 33
770 g

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

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Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack
895 g

60L ultralight backpack at just 895g (31.5oz) with carbon fiber frame, full suspension system, and comfortable hip belt for multi-day trips.

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Osprey Talon 33 vs Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Osprey Talon 33 wins — at 770 g it is 125 g (14%) lighter than the Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack (895 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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