Took this on an international trip with a lot of connections. Fit everywhere. I bought this instead of a Tunni to the sum of $350.00 and to be honest this works very well as a carry on for everything you do not want to put in a checked bag. The lower zipper portion at the base at up all my tech gadget wires, cords, and bases like it was no big deal (it is the size of about 3/4 a brown paper lunch bag) and it does have an expandable zipper that adds about 3 inches to the width of the main compartment. I do not think anyone really makes a backpack compatible carry-on that works with a computer without having it put a lot of pressure applied to the computer when your pack is full and it is pressed against your back. So, just bought an "incase" for my black 13" Macbook and that lightweight nature of it was a perfect companion to TNF carry on. I do not like the roller carry on's and the ribs that just add weight are just annoying. I like to put on a pack and go. This pack is really big when you fill it and I thought they might make me check it. They did not. I love it. You can put 2 days of clothing, extra pair of shoes (not boots), shaving kit, and travel pillow, blanket (silk REI one) and a lot of other stuff in it. I loved using it and the expandable zipper does make a huge difference if zipped or unzipped. The way the backpack straps are made are so clever with quick disconnect clips and the waist strap comes off without having to cut it off like have with so many backpack type deals. Also, if you have a roller carry on---you can put your pullout handle through the packs back either vertical or horizontal. Best part of this piece of luggage. When you are done or empty it...flatten it and put it away. So, glad I went with this NF gear instead of the Tunni.

I am a believer in everything this site and company offers. I tried to go to a local vendor and they offered me numerous other jackets but said I would have to special order this and if I didn't like it too bad and pay 540.00 I took a chance and order this after talking to Spyder directly about what I wanted. I have a 45 inch chest with 30-31" waist and short arms. I hate that most insulated jackets make me feel like something out of a Christmas Story. This shell is warm.. I really cannot wear it very long indoors. It is so functional it is crazy and with my broad shoulders and chest...the stretch technology is awesome when you want to really reach out in dynamic fashion. There is a lot of detail you cannot see. The pockets and construction are so tough...I thought all my gadgets (iPhone with hardshell, ipod, wallet, goggles, money and other stuff would be bulky or not look smooth but this jacket just ate it up without so much as a bulge....how I do not know. This can work out on the town, in the true back country, or with the backpack compatibility for Alpine use easy. It is crazy hot and fully weatherproof with just one thin layer. In black it rivals any North Face Apex I have owned. You cannot go wrong with this purchase. Oh yeah, it arrived in less than 48 hours.