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New Day Talon for Unaweep

PostPosted: Tue May 19, 2015 8:19 pm
by pedestrian
I have a Unaweep on order and hoping it will ship soon.

I'd ordered a regular Hydro Talon with the pack but saw something about a new Day Talon that you plan to introduce soon.

When do you expect to have details on the redesigned Day Talon? I'd like to get it with my pack if possible; if not, I've requested
that you ship any available Talon with the pack and I'll swap it out with either the new Day Talon (if I like it) or just the regular Hydro Talon.

Please share any details on the Day Talon that you can.

Thanks!

Re: New Day Talon for Unaweep

PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2015 5:03 am
by kevin_t
It only exists on the drawing board at this point , although some of its concepts exist on other packs around. Once we get it going it should be quick to production but it may still be a couple weeks .

Details are : shaped a bit more like first day Talon , top opening is sort of like a Tri Zio without the center portion so it is a top opening that opens very fast
Two side pockets exterior , 2 interior slot pockets ,hydro pouch , harness is removable and will be a webbing style with the capability to use a more full featured one . This is done as we can see it being used as a regular Talon a lot

Those are the basic details . Essentially 6 chambers maybe more , top opening , roughly 1200 CI , a couple places for attaching stuff exterior , detachable harness
Eta hopefully late June


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Re: New Day Talon for Unaweep

PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2015 2:19 pm
by pedestrian
Kevin,

Thanks for the quick response - sounds like something I'd get!
Please see wish list below. :)

>> Two side pockets exterior , 2 interior slot pockets ,hydro pouch , harness is removable and will be a webbing style with the capability to use a more full featured one . This is >> done as we can see it being used as a regular Talon a lot

A couple of of things I'd like to see:
- may be fewer "chambers"? I'd rather see one larger "chamber" to store bulky items like a rain poncho and/or light fleece
- a side zipper like on the regular Talon for easy access to above "chamber" while in "Talon mode" attached to the Unaweep
- a daisy chain on the front of the harness to attach and easily access a GPS, camera or small water bottle holder (ala Zimmerbuilt) while on the move
using the Talon as a daypack

Re: New Day Talon for Unaweep

PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2015 3:15 pm
by kevin_t
It can be used as a stand alone day pack, the chambers are lightweight and non intrusive . The zipper access will be very good, just different and very easy to get into. We have a larger pack around with some of the same concepts.

Basically the chambers are essentially slot pockets , and allow you in our opinion to transition from day hike org to backpacking very easily, just throw it on the pack

Feedback is welcome though


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Re: New Day Talon for Unaweep

PostPosted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 11:54 pm
by pedestrian
Any update on the Day Talon? I'd like to get one soon to replace the Talon that shipped with my pack....

Re: New Day Talon for Unaweep

PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:56 pm
by kevin_t
Image

Not totally finished but real close .

Rip Zip top with pocket under lid
2 long side pockets
Main chamber

Will show more next week and give more details


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Re: New Day Talon for Unaweep

PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 5:43 pm
by gustafsj
I like it! Estimated volume?


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Re: New Day Talon for Unaweep

PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 8:46 pm
by pedestrian
Looks good!

I don't see mention of a hydration sleeve - does it have one? Hydration a MUST HAVE for me.

Would love to get my hands on one to help you "test it" with my new Paradox pack!

Re: New Day Talon for Unaweep

PostPosted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 4:27 am
by Camber
Nice Kevin...you guys are killing it with the new products.

Re: New Day Talon for Unaweep

PostPosted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:45 am
by kevin_t
Have not done the measurements . Slightly larger than original day Talon with 2 exterior bottle pockets. my best guess is 1000 to 1200 but that you can attach hold more outside . One of the main volume killers to my original day Talon was the water bottle inside , so my guess is it feels a fair amount larger


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