I bought one of these on a whim, thinking that it could come in handy in a pinch, if I needed a bag to carry stuff. I keep it in my car trunk. I like that it folds and zips up so compactly and folds into itself! Cool design.

I showed it to my mom, and she asked me to order one for her, my dad, and my brother. So, I really have purchased 4 of these. She liked it for the super lightweight. When you put it on empty, you can't even feel it on your shoulders... featherweight!

So we decided to used them daily when we traveled through Japan this summer. Unfortunately, I had mine packed pretty heavy most days, between my camera, water bottle, charging power bank, jacket, umbrella, snacks, and other crap! some days I even crammed a small Amazon tripod in there! It held up to 2 1/2 weeks of travel. Stitching, material, and everything else seems to be fine.My dad had a chest strap buckle disappear, but that was prob user error, not the product. He claims he ruined the backpack by sweating too much, and requested that I buy him another one of the same backpacks, so he is a believer of this product!

My reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is simple... the little zipper flaps that always get jammed and snagged on every other backpack is especially bad for snagging in the zipper. You have to be very conscious every time you zip or unzip that it doesn't get caught in the zipper. I know this is a common problem in 99% of other cheaper backpacks out there, but it is really prone to getting caught on this pack because the material is so lightweight. If there was a way to remedy this, it would be an easy 5 stars! However, this annoyance brings it to a respectable 4 stars in my book.

Was really happy about this bag initially with design. This is a pic 4 days in to trip. Only used as a Day pack with essentials for walking through town. So displeased that I am posting this review while on my trip. Inside top layer of fabric peeling off.

I really wanted to give this backpack a 5 star rating, however it was missing one crucial feature for it's size, a hip/waiststrap. Perhaps shoulder straps with a chest strap works well for men, however woman should carry weight on our hips. Hiking with the pack when full, fatigued my shoulders and back. (I am a petite, but fit, 5'2".)

The pack was purchased in advance of a four-week birdwatching and hiking trip to Colombia. Durability-wise, the backpack performed well. I liked that the material was lightweight, while being tough, The pockets, straps and loops were adequate, and I appreciated options on how I packed my gear. I was able to carry a large camera, binoculars, rain gear, one quart water, snacks, outerwear, book, and other accessories with room to spare. Perhaps if I carried less weight, the pack would have been more comfortable without a waiststrap.

It was perfect for the plane, and easily fit under my seat. Although, using as a carryon, it was even heavier and uncomfortable, as I needed to carry batteries and valuables, too.

I like the pack well enough that I will probably invest the money in an after market waist/hip strap that will cost me 1/2 of what I paid for the pack! However I hope that Neekox will seriously consider adding a sewn hip strap with fasted buckle. (I would be very interested in field testing it, if they do!)

This backpack is freaking amazing. I bought it rather impulsively before a trip and literally every day was thinking about how miserable I would have been without it. Perfect amount of pockets, perfect amount of support, I freaking love this thing. Frankly it's better than every other daypack I've ever owned, and so much more affordable.

Edit: My 13 year old daughter has commandeered this for herself so I'm purchasing a replacement for myself.

I really like this backpack! It's lightweight and comfortable, yet holds a surprising amount of stuff.

Pros:
- Lightweight
- Confortable straps, so it doesn't feel like it's too much, even when you have a lot in the backpack
- Quite a bit of space
- Can be folded into a smaller bag
- Bright, bold colors available, which is good if you're like me a lose stuff pretty often
- Good amount of pockets
- Waterproof
- Easy to clean and wipe down

Cons
- Doesn't have as many pockets on the inside, so items tend to shift if you don't have a lot on the inside. You actually need to have more items inside to help you keep everything in place. This was a bit of an issue when I went hiking, but was not when I took the backpack on the plane with me. So it all depends on where you're going and what you're bringing, if that makes sense.

I really do like this bag and know I'll be getting plenty of use out of it. I would definitely recommend it to others!