Osprey Talon 22, Stratos 24 vs CamelBak SnoBlast 22, Arete 18 vs Coulee 20: Top Day Pack Reviews

Osprey Talon 22, Stratos 24 vs CamelBak SnoBlast 22, Arete 18 vs Coulee 20: Top Day Pack Reviews

In this video, Eric reviews the popular Osprey Hydration Day Packs: Osprey Talon 22 and the Osprey Stratos 24. The popular CamelBak Hydration Day Packs are compared, the CamelBak Snoblast 22 and CamelBak Arete 18. Eric is a fan of Mystery Ranch, so he compares and contrasts the Mystery Ranch Coulee 20 review. If you are trying to decide what day pack to purchase, check out the video to consider Osprey vs CamelBak vs Mystery Ranch.

Day Packs Reviewed in this Video:

Osprey Talon 22 – https://bit.ly/467xr9v
Osprey Stratos 24 – https://bit.ly/3sJwsxR
CamelBak Arete 18 – https://bit.ly/3PyEEtO
CamelBak SnoBlast 22 – https://www.camelbak.com/recreation/shop/packs/snow/snoblast-22-hydration-pack/CB-2781.html
Coulee 20 Mystery Ranch – https://bit.ly/45U2JjY

Gear tested and recommended:

Overnight Backpacks:
Bridger Series of Backpacks: https://www.mysteryranch.com/bridger-series

Tents and Camping Gear:
Big Agnes Copper Spur https://bit.ly/3XWSpn4
Durston X Mid trekking pole tent https://durstongear.com/product/x-mid-1p
Sea to Summit Ascent AcII Sleeping Bag: 15F Down https://bit.ly/3JTea1h
Zenbivy 25 Degree Lightbed https://zenbivy.com/products/zenbivy-…
Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad https://bit.ly/3DbbCcO
Sea to Summit Aeros Down Pillow https://bit.ly/34n4749

Clothing:
Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket http://bit.ly/3iwmivF
Big Agnes Zetto Ultralight Down Jacket https://www.bigagnes.com/products/zet…
Arc’teryx Beta Rain Jacket https://bit.ly/3QeYvfT
Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie https://bit.ly/3XR4WZm
Fjallraven Keb Agile Trouser https://bit.ly/400yYM1
Coalatree Trailhead Pants https://coalatree.com/products/trailh…
AKU Selvatica Mid GTX Hiking Boots https://bit.ly/3eSMmvy
Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Sock https://bit.ly/3qLVyaI
Hestra Bike Ergo Grip Tactility Glove https://amzn.to/3GWeADc

Camp Kitchen:
BeanVivo: https://beanvivo.com/
MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove https://bit.ly/34mBc06
Sea to Summit Alpha Pot – 1.9 Liters https://bit.ly/3tdCZ23
Sea to Summit Watercell X https://bit.ly/3wv3ost
Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir Water Bladder https://bit.ly/3t2SrxF
Grayl Geopress Water Purifier https://bit.ly/3DbOCun
Lifestraw Peak Squeeze Water filter straw https://bit.ly/3Bjk88U
Pinnacle Foods Freeze dried food https://pinnaclefoods.co/
Vosteed Nightshade Folding Knife https://amzn.to/3J7XOnn
Matador 8L Flatpack https://matadorup.com/products/flatpa…

Trail Gear:
Ledlenser Neo 5R Headlamp https://amzn.to/3Jd8Pnu
Vargo Titanium Dig Dig Tool https://bit.ly/3UGgFYO
Zoleo Satellite Communicator https://amzn.to/3WBDRIK
Komperdell Explorer Contour trekking poles https://bit.ly/3XRsDAP

Special thanks to my Global Partners for supporting my mission of inspiring and educating people to get on the trail and enjoy the benefits of sustainable outdoor adventure.

Wiley X: https://www.wileyx.com/
Mystery Ranch: https://www.mysteryranch.com/
Cotopaxi: https://www.cotopaxi.com/
BeanVivo: https://beanvivo.com/

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26 Comments

  1. @chas7193 on June 6, 2025 at 11:11 am

    I have the Osprey Scarab 22 that came with a 2.5 L bladder and I like it and got it for only $80.

  2. @chumito10 on June 6, 2025 at 11:13 am

    I did St James Way (Camino de Santiago) back in 2019 with just my Talon 22. Having an outer hydration pocket is fantastic and I wish more backbacks would take that approach. Perhaps new models have changed but I can confirm that my Talon 22’s torso length CAN be adjusted.

  3. @PrybarCommando on June 6, 2025 at 11:13 am

    Loved the video! I’m big on water, even if I’m on a multi day backcountry hike, I ONLY take water, I’ll fill a ultra 200 60liter pack full of water and away I go. I find the more water, the better

  4. @EricFleming231 on June 6, 2025 at 11:13 am

    the insulation on the CamelBak tube doesn’t work at freezing temps or below, you cannot rely on it.

  5. @zbutler111 on June 6, 2025 at 11:15 am

    @7:15 – I hate it when my tube is just flailing around. LOL

  6. @marcokalle2452 on June 6, 2025 at 11:18 am

    Is the color of that Osprey Stratos 24 their "Tunnel Vision Grey" color? I think I kinda like it 😎

  7. @Shveet on June 6, 2025 at 11:21 am

    i just picked up the Osprey Packlite 18 for a light daily bag/ cycling bag. As a cycle bag it’s a great size, for hiking around with some small camera gear at an event it carries stuff well enough and fits my foldable chairs + some bottles of water and a rain jacket. it’s a hair small when i fit in a fully loaded 3L Gregory 3D hydration bladder. only real gripe is the hip belt not having any pouches

  8. @valdius85 on June 6, 2025 at 11:23 am

    I’d prefer a bottle on the side of the small bottles on the chest straps.

  9. @user-rf9cs8uc2m on June 6, 2025 at 11:29 am

    For the snowblast, In 30-40 degree weather your liquid of choice comes out warm at first due to the insulated tube and your bodies warmth.

  10. @fero-outdoors on June 6, 2025 at 11:29 am

    I am a big fan of Osprey and own a Stratos 36L. The bladder: I got one from Decathlon (same closing system, bite valve, detachable pipes and so on) at a fraction of the cost of an Osprey bladder. The synch mechanism is so good that I can use the same backpack for an easy day hike or a 5-day trekking using the external anchor points.

  11. @CookingMike on June 6, 2025 at 11:32 am

    I have the osprey rook, which is basically the cycling form of the talon. I use it for hiking too. and it’s excellent. small , but can pack so much into it.

  12. @jordanmiller00 on June 6, 2025 at 11:35 am

    Even on small packs, I love having a hip belt! I just love not having weight on my shoulders. great video!

  13. @manueldelgado5336 on June 6, 2025 at 11:40 am

    The Mystery Ranch can carry the most out of the bags you mentioned? Cause it was 20 L, and you showed others of 22 and 24.

  14. @amosboey6625 on June 6, 2025 at 11:43 am

    May i ask what is the size for the Talon 22?

  15. @coreygardner59 on June 6, 2025 at 11:43 am

    Thanks for the reviews! Very helpful. I’m trying to figure out which one of these packs to get. I do photography so a super light weight one isn’t the best option, unless I want to own 20 packs to cover every situation. The Osprey Syncro 20 is also a good option. Airspeed suspension, comes with bladder. Several people were using them in my hike yesterday in Rocky Mountain National Park.

  16. @anj000 on June 6, 2025 at 11:47 am

    Whats the deal about calling them "hydration packs"? 1:20 I don’t get that point. Above 20L they get cumbersome, so the solution is to buy even bigger backpack? I don’t get it.

  17. @nizamis56 on June 6, 2025 at 11:54 am

    Great review, have osprey raptor 14,just thinking if it’s good enough as a hiking bag as well

  18. @richardcliff3510 on June 6, 2025 at 11:54 am

    I have the Osprey Stratus 24. Worked great for the Everest Base camp trek and also the Camino Santiago this year. Enough room for warmer clothes etc and lots of compartments

  19. @sovamainnn8154 on June 6, 2025 at 11:54 am

    do hikers not care about having hydration bladders in their hiking bags? how do you guys store water?

  20. @jeanleon16k on June 6, 2025 at 11:55 am

    I’ve heard a few times that putting the hydration bag in the Talon 22 is quite hard (as you’ve flagged). Would you say it’s easier on the Stratos 24 or does it have the same issue?

  21. @RoyHuang-h3j on June 6, 2025 at 11:55 am

    Can you please try the survival filter pro pump? How does it compare to the msr gaurdian? Great & helpful video, thanks!

  22. @Sunshinesally8307 on June 6, 2025 at 11:55 am

    The yellow camelbak looks like it would rub on the neck. I have noticed that several smaller volume bags have narrow set shoulder straps that tend to rub and chafe the neck. 7:51

  23. @kimb8348 on June 6, 2025 at 11:56 am

    You are right on with that camelback hydration closure. Almost impossible to thread it correctly so water doesn’t leak out.

  24. @R-Barchetta on June 6, 2025 at 11:57 am

    The Osprey packs are not hydration bags, they are hydration bag compatible day packs just like the Mystery Ranch pack. The Manta is Osprey’s "hydration pack" and comes with the the bladder (2.5L).

  25. @exploregeology4650 on June 6, 2025 at 12:04 pm

    Do you think the SnoBlast is too big for resort skiing?

  26. @jhaas68865 on June 6, 2025 at 12:05 pm

    I still have the original camel bak from my military days that has the screw on cap. Great for the time. Upgraded that about 20 years ago to one with the screw in tube of bladder with my new pack which I still use. Got my kids some small bags and put in the osprey bladders in. Those are so much easier to clean and fill.

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