The pack is really thoughtfully designed, nice material, clearly a lot of thought went into it. I did send it back - new unused. The lack of any storage pockets (beyond places for snacks and narrow little water bottles) was a problem for me. I’m off to Europe again this summer and there is no place for my passport or other essentials. And the waist pockets big enough for minor trail conveniences - granola bar for example, stick straight out and I know my arms will be bumping into them every step. That will be super annoying. I like the material, and the weight is impressive. Good size for an extended trip, and I would feel fairly confident in a downpour that everything would stay dry. Give me a zippered secure pocket and do something with the elephant ear pockets on the waist and the pack is a keeper.
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