So I am not an ultralite backpacker and this pack is not meant for ultralite backpacking/thru hikes. It's not too heavy and there are a lot of adjustments that can be made to fit your body so the pack adjusts perfectly to your body.

Pros: I like that all of the straps have tail holders. It's a stupid thing to get excited about, I know. But I hike mainly in heavily wooded trails and it's nice not to have tails hanging and getting snagged on thistles and thorns.

Super durable. I have put around 150 miles on this pack since I bought it. It's a good trail pack and it's really durable. It's been beaten up by me and still holds strong. None of the stitching in the shoulders have loosened at all and the draw strings and straps are still holding tough.

Quick release straps. Another thing that's really stupid to get excited about but I like me some quick release straps. I'm constantly overworking and by the time i find a place to settle for lunch or bed down for the night I want to get to my gear and food fast. That's not a problem with this bad boy.

Roomier than the back seat of a prom night Cadillac. You can fit a lot in the bag. I mean a lot. It's got retention straps for poles on the outside, it's got retention straps on the bottom for a tent or pad or civil war wool blanket if you're in to that kind of thing. The brain fits a lot inside there too. Mesh pockets on the side hold a lot too. It's a big ol bag

Cons:

The only real complaint I have is it's not really at all as breathable as advertised. It's not uncomfortable but your back can get really warm really quick. I typically fill my water blatter with ice cold water and put it in the sleeve that's conveniently asking the back cushion. Helps a lot with the breathing problem.

Was finally able to truly test this pack out September 2023. I used this bag on an elk hunt and it fit all my gear for the hunt obviously. We were able to harvest a massive cow elk. This bag fit a full hind quarter, a 50 lb bag of scrap meat, and all my hunting gear without a single issue. No tears. no rips, no sagging. The bag held up perfectly for my 3 mile pack out and I %10000 recommend it and stand by this bag.

I have not had the chance to use this bag yet but I am already in love with it, I will update this review if it doesn't perform well

It's good size for anyone that's small framed

Good size and high quality. Very comfortable and happy with the layout of compartments