Osprey Talon Ghost 22 vs Osprey daylite

Never felt like I could get enough in the hike light. So this bag is permanently replacing my hike light. One of the gripes that I had about the hike ...

I've used my Daylite for the past 6 months extensively - day hiking at least 5 times a month - I'm an avid explorer/hiker and photographer here in Florida. We'll start with the negatives first: Poor shoulder strap design makes the strap dig into the back of my neck - I've noticed this is one of the few packs designed like this in Osprey's line. It makes the pack hard to wear. The side mesh pockets are shallow and water bottles/Nalgenes/Platypus come tumbling out if you lean over too much - super annoying on trail

I am really thin and don't sweat much. So I prioritize comfort and padded and flexibility packs over ventilation (If I have to compromise on one). So everyone's preferences may be different.

So that's one of the main things that people really like. like it also does have a chest harness here so this it really stabilizes it to your body. Al...

It's not quite big enough for a big phone, but you could get a hydration flask in there or even a Mars bar. So how does the Talon 22 fit? Well, Like I...

The biggest pros of this bag is it's the perfect size for one person. It's pretty good for two people, but for one person it is the perfect size. 13 l...

, So you have got a really stretchy nice pocket there easy to throw lightweight layer in or some wet clothing to gloves or something along those lines...

Well like several others here I have to comment and the woefully inadequate side pockets. They are 2 shallow and angled so water bottles just keep falling out. I've taken to using the side buckets and threading them through the carry handle of my flask just to keep it from falling out on the trail. I also miss the elastic loops that used to be on the front of the previous version

You can install a reservoir there. It makes it really easy to refill and maintain access to that reservoir. The reservoir itself is sold separately, i...

6 years later I still use it as a daily commuter bag for laptop etc. It has endured multiple trips to Asia, Europe and Central America. It's my go to for light hikes, bike rides, work, shopping markets, etc.

So there's a sternum strap as I mentioned right there with the whistle there are. There's a hip belt, which like I said, I never use. The hip belt doe...

However, when I cinch the shoulder straps up to where I want the pack to ride, the "handle" between the shoulder straps rubs against the back of my neck and is really uncomfortable. I end up loosening the shoulder straps and letting the back flop around a little to avoid this. Gave it to hubby to try and he had the same complaint.