Got one for my dog, and he's put it through its paces. Probably over 20 hikes now with it, a couple being 3-4 day trips and the pack has held up great. Pack sits right in place on the dog without moving around, even when my dog starts jumping around and going into play mode.

Only thing that could be better is making this thing waterproof for the stream & river crossings, but some waterproof duct-tape on the bottom has done the trick for me so far.

Either way great pack. My dog gets excited just seeing me pull it out of the closet now.

Bought summer of 08 and took on 8-10 backpacking trips. Held up well in Alaskan summer/fall, hiked Kesugi Ridge with this on a rainy weekend and this tent kept me, my dog, and my gf all nice & dry. The weight of this thing vs. interior space is awesome.

Great for both summer backpacking or winter BC skiing (comes with wider snow baskets). Very sturdy, help up great so far.

I've been using these for over a year, rock solid gloves & much warmer than a normal spring glove. I ended up using these in really cold, under 10 degree weather just because they're so much more dextrous than my heavy duty winter gloves. Held up fine, plenty warm, great for the skin up as well as the way down. These are also pretty waterproof if you treat the leather...if not they'll soak water up like a sponge.

Have used it on one day to week long backpacking trips, have yet to have a problem. Great construction, straps tighten everything down great, the ventilation on the back is awesome, and the hip belt is comfortable, especially once broken in. I'm pretty rough on my gear, and this thing has survived everything I've done with it out in the chugach. Bomber.