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I love this backpack! I had another daypack/backpack, which I really liked, but it was more book bag-ish, so I wanted a cool backpack that looked and felt like a REAL backpack. This Osprey is perfect. It holds a lot, the pockets are great, the material is great, and it is very adjustable. The main compartment holds more than I thought it would. It has a lot of compression straps just in case you don't have it packed to capacity. The top zip pocket is advertised as a sunglass pocket, but it is much larger....I can fit my wallet, change purse, passport, small notebook, pen, tissues, and yes, sunglasses, in that pocket. The hip belt zippered pockets are just big enough to hold a snack or gum or maybe a little digital camera. The harness pockets (the ones that will be on your chest) are perfect for an MP3 player. I am a Navy wife currently living in Japan, but we are moving to Hawaii this month. I've already used my backpack for a weekend in Tokyo, but I know it will really rock in Hawaii for hiking, boating, and just throwing it in the back of my Jeep for a drive to the beach or anywhere. This backpack will be with me for a very long time....maybe forever. By the way, the chili red color is actually a very awesome darker orange. I love it. I was concerned about the color when I ordered (it looked kind of orange in the picture, which is what I wanted; but it said it was chili red, which I didn't want). So if you have those same concerns, don't worry! The color is great. You will love this backpack!

I have the medium and large Load Warriors in red, and another set (M & L) in green. They are great. They stand up on their own as advertised, and the wheels are very rugged. You can drag these things on sidewalks, paved roads, gravel, trains, buses, planes, etc. The duffel style construction means you get more handles (great!) and you can stuff more in them (also great!) I have read hundreds of reviews on different websites about these bags, and a common complaint is that the zippers get stuck at the bottom corners. VERY TRUE. It's not enough of a bother to send the bag back, but it is definitely something that Eagle Creek needs to examine and fix. These bags are too expensive to have such an obvious problem. However, they do zip up with a little tugging around the corners, and other than that, I have NO complaints. My husband and I move and travel a lot (military life!), so we need good, dependable luggage. Eagle Creek is the best that I have found, and we use a lot of their products in addition to the suitcases. We will have these for years to come. I highly recommend!

I wore these boots all day yesterday while viewing waterfalls and hiking in the mountains in Japan. They are awesome! They supported my feet and ankles perfectly, and I didn't have any problems on pavement, wet trails, or rocks. They were 1000 times more comfortable than wearing regular running shoes, so they were worth the money. At first I wasn't sure whether to get the low-rise hikers (which look a little cuter to me), but I am so happy that I bought the mid-rise....my ankles felt much more secure while hiking. No soreness, blisters, etc. today. I will wear these again and again.

This site's shipping is unbelievably fast. I live at an FPO address in Japan, and the quick shipping (not to mention FREE shipping over $50) is much appreciated. Other sites charge a fortune for shipping, and it still takes weeks to get our purchases. Thank you, BC, for such great service!

I don't think it's fair to consider the 1-star review that didn't comment on the shoes but rather asked another reviewer about wearing their shoes out twice. Wearing the shoes out twice means that person has literally worn them OUTSIDE twice. I also don't think the 2-star review titled "Deceptive boot" should be considered twice since both reviews state the same opinion. It messes up the rating system when people do this.

I'm giving 5 stars and would give more if I could. These boots are great.