This backpack - if usage earns even moderately -decent ratings on toughness - seems almost ideal. It's a good purchase already, given it's price point ... It'll be phenomenal if it doesn't fail apart/fail in the.next 6 months of use/abuse.

I was looking for a new, non-expensive, well-rated pack to use while riding on-/off-tarmac on my R1200GS. My requirements included being hydration bladder compatible (my 3L fits, no sweat), fitting my 6'2" frame (surprisingly well!), sweet-spot size (not too big or too small) with actually-usable capacity (several effective partitions/compartments), able to carry my tools/water/etc. when I choose to not use my tailbag/panniers, decent zippers (time will tell but they're great initially), Molle attachment points (mounting my IFAK, if needed), and compression straps (to skinny it up/cinch it down when lightly loaded & keep things from shifting around independent of its load). And dual-use (for me) to ride with whatever gear/satellite comms I want on my person and to use for hiking once I get to my camping spots/trailheads.

The left *or* right shoulder pass-through channels for the hydration tube is a new-to-me/effective design. Pleased to "discover" the smaller zippered compartments: one for pens/toothbrush/batteries/ibuprofen/tripod in an easy to access spot & the other on the bottom (likely for wet swimsuit, sweaty tshirt?). Unique compression straps that could be used to strap longer items (trekking poles, fishing rod) vertically and bottom straps (sleeping bag/ranger roll) low/laterally.

I love the stow-away compartment for the hip belt when it isn't needed! ("First World Problem" solved but nice.) I liked that this bag has pouches on both sides of the bag. (Never quite understood many packs only having one/potentially feeling imbalanced.) Zippered, too, is a plus. i have to see if they can fit a 32 oz Nalgene bottle (like one reviewer said works); not a requirement for me (water bladder), but it'd be a nice option if I want to leave the bladder behind. I should be able to fit my tall MSR fuel bottles, though (camp stove fuel/extra go-juice for my trusty steed). In either case - Nalgene or fuel bottles - if they don't quite fit, it'll be easy to cinch them in/peaking out the top & still be confident they won't fall out.

I was slightly disappointed by the weird crackling sounds the bag made when I first un-boxed (-bagged, actually). I was sure it was due to tissue paper, but it was from the questionably-durable internal nylon(?) lining/partitioning material. I hope that quiets down &, more importantly, lasts longer than I currently fear it might.

I'll start putting the pack through the torture it's been sentenced to (daily motorcycle commute despite being 20degF today & trail riding this weekend ... eat/sleep/ride/repeat, etc.) & will update my review with how it holds up to the abuse.

The bag is great but could be a lil bigger.

The Pack seems well made from first impressions. Haven't put it to the test yet.
PROS: Side pockets, straps, hydration bladder system, compression straps, main compartment, stash spot for hip belt.

Overall it's a great bag for the $ and has a quality mid size capacity. Things I don't like. It has 2 large compartments and 1 smaller one. The bottom rain cover pouch is unnecessary since there's ample room to carry one in the main compartments. And the stuff pouch is nice but it's so large that items get buried in it. Absolutely no organization on the interior, especially for small items. I fixed this with attaching an admin pouch to the front panel.

Really decent for the price. Cheap clips. Other than that. Good deal. Perfect size to bike with

The media could not be loaded. I've owned this backpack for about a year and a half now, and I absolutely abuse this thing. I'm writing a review because it finally has a rip on the side of it. I fill it to the brim with all of my garbage all the time, it has an excellent carrying capacity to the point where it's annoying because it's like a void and I lose my stuff while it's inside the bag. I use it primarily when I ride my motorcycle and go to school, which is basically every waking minute of my existence. It is my primary backpack. I'm giving it 4 stars because the little zipper ropes have just been gradually disappearing over time. And it is also marketed as a riding backpack but it's not the best riding backpack, the loose straps will smack me super hard on my legs and butt while I'm riding, but I can't even complain because I still continue to use it. I imagine it will last me another year before that hole gets problematic, but I might retire it sooner from riding and use it as a general backpack instead. This would definitely last a lot longer if you don't anticipate putting very heavy stuff in it and putting a bunch of strain on the bag. Quality product though, I'd buy it again.