Osprey Tempest 33 vs. Osprey Talon 33

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Osprey Tempest 33

Capacity	33 L
Weight	1.2 kg
Dimensions	63×31×30 cm
Airline fit	1%
Price	$200

Feature by feature

Osprey Tempest 33	Feature	Osprey Talon 33
Storage
6	Compression	6
None	Expanded Capacity	None
0	Opening	3
top	Passport	top
N	Passthrough	N
Carry
Y	Backpack	Y
Y	Hip Belt	Y
Y	Sternum Strap	Y
Inside
N	Laptop	N
2	Main Compartments	2
N	Organizer	N
Outside
×	Hard Shell	×
N	Rain-fly	N
2, side	Water Bottle Holder	2, side
Y	Water Resistant	Y

Material
bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity nylon w/ dobby check ripstop, DWR treatment made without PFAS	bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity nylon w/ dobby check ripstop, DWR treatment made without PFAS

Osprey Talon 33

by Osprey

Capacity	33 L
Weight	1.3 kg
Dimensions	68×31×30 cm
Airline fit	1%
Price	$200

Key differences between the Osprey Tempest 33 and Osprey Talon 33

Opening: Other on the Osprey Tempest 33; Top flap on the Osprey Talon 33.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

Osprey Tempest 33 vs. Osprey Talon 33: which should you pack?

The Osprey Tempest 33 carries the same capacity as the Osprey Talon 33 (33L vs. 33L), while the Osprey Tempest 33 is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Tempest 33 fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Tempest 33; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Tempest 33 is the better call.