The Talon 44 is a great top loading backpack for light backpacking adventures. The suspension is outfitted with a peripheral aluminum frame with head cup to help carry loads between 25 to 40 pounds or 11 to 18 kilos. Its unique features include a removable zippered top pocket with an under lid, zippered mesh map pocket. An expandable top collar with dual draw cords, an under lid compression strap, adjustable harness, external hydration compartment, stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachment, sewn-in sleeping pad straps, zippered stretch mesh hip belt pockets and a zippered sleeping bag compartment.