This pack is great. Even though I’ve only had it a short time I just took it on a grueling mountain trip and not only did it survival me but it survived the elements as it stormed like crazy. For credibility purposes I’m a retired Army Ranger/Special Forces and a combat Veteran. I’d take this bag with me to Afghanistan in a heartbeat. Only con I have at this point is that I wish it came with a rain cover or Violent Nomad would at least sell one.