I don't think you realize how easy it is to get to your gear with this pack. There's two huge BOMBER zippers running down the side of the whole pack, and you can just take the pack off, stand it up (it'll balance standing up!), and pull down both zippers and there's your whole rack, ready to use! Nothing has easier access.

Only qualm, the fit in the bottom is a bit tight for the Pali Rope bag, but I guess that's Arc'teryx and its tight tolerances for you.

Oh, and like everything else Arc'teryx, build, quality, materials, fit, and suspension have no problems.

This is by far the best bag I have in my collection. I have tried many different types of bags for my outdoor activities and this is by far the best! Although it is designed for climbing, It works for many other activities. If you are like me and need lots of research, don't hesitate and get it now!

If you're a trad climber, you'll love this thing! The Miura stands alone when it comes to cragging packs, hands down. The benefits of the rolltop paired with the full-length side zippers can't be overstated! The first time you reach for your massive tangled rack, rope, shoes, and food after shoving them all in this thing you'll wonder how you lived without it. Utterly simple, bomber, BADASS pack. Buy it!

This pack is superb. It has tons of room for everything (it can easily fit a rope bag, helmet, rack, food, elephant, etc.) and the quality, as expected, is top notch. The best features by far, however, are the ability to open up the pack completely (the open access to everything inside is a huge bonus: so easy- plus, you can access the main compartment through a zipper in the front pocket) and, in that condition, use it as a camp chair. It's not quite as sturdy in that role as a Crazy Creek, but the fact you can do it at all with a pack is amazing. The side zips are large, chunky beasts that I can see lasting a very long time even with a lot of use. They don't have the water tight feature of many Arc'teryx products, but I think that's a benefit with the kind of use this pack will most likely be receiving. The roll top closure is solid and really easy (just a one fold motion and then you tighten down the side straps). It allows you to jam the pack almost completely full and still close it. This is a very comfortable, versatile, and tough bag... if you're strongly considering it, just go for it. You'll love it!

This is hands down the best pack I have ever owned in 10 years of climbing. The dry bag style roll top is soo great. It even opens up clam style to grab something you know is in the bottom. It carries all my climbing gear easily. The harness and weight distribution cannot be beat. I am a shorter woman, and bought the short size, and it fits great!