I was a little insecure about this purchase at first. I read a good review about it in an issue of WIRED Magazine, targeted at photographers. But a fellow photog didn't think much of the item when it arrived. Then, I went to work on a shoot with a video crew, and noticed that two of the crew had the same item! So, I am no longer apprehensive about the viability of this item, and am wearing it with pride on the set. Thanks!

I bought this item based on a write-up in WIRED magazine, and I am fairly satisfied with it. The review indicated that photogs found it useful. My only complaint is that it lacks in padding, but I can always add some Domke-wraps to the lenses and delicate items. The pack was comfy and never painful. I'll probably take it everywhere.

Easily the best hip system out there. The mesh water bottle holders are Nalgene friendly. The shockcord system is rain jacket friendly. The upper hip belt adjustments are big load friendly. The compression straps are small load friendly. The bomber zippers are fumbling hand friendly. Don’t settle for tan lines, this pack is your friend.

This pack is so awesome for running, beats everything else when you need to carry enough for a long outing. If you cinch the waist strap while the upper lumbar compression straps are loose, and then tighten the lumbar straps the pack doesn't bounce a bit even with heavy load and rough trail running. These have been around a really long time but there's really nothing to improve (but make sure to remove the ridiculous shoulder strap immediately).

This pack can go from town to the backcountry with ease. Lots of places to be mildly organized, but also a large enough main pocket to fits all of the 10 essentials (if that includes a REALLY pack-able rain jacket). There isn't much excess room, but it will satisfy most short day hikes or for work or airplane carry-on.