This pack is sturdy and nicely made. My complaint is that it has very little space inside. There seems to be too much padding between the two compartments and on the face that rests against your body. The padding takes up space that could have been filled with items you want to carry. If it had one large compartment instead of two thinner compartments it could hold a greater variety of things. As built, it is best for holding a few small flat objects.
The advertised volume of the pack is 122 cubic inches (2 liters). I don't see how this can be true. A 1-liter Nalgene bottle doesn't come close to fitting into the main compartment. I stuffed the pack with crumpled newspapers to puff it up. In that state, the external size of the pack looks only a bit larger than the 1-liter bottle. A significant part of that size consists of the pack's excessive padding. I think the 2 liter capacity claim is a gross exaggeration.
When loaded with significant weight, the top of the pack tips away from the body. I find this annoying. Tipping can be prevented by cinching the belt tightly, but I would prefer to leave the belt a little loose. If the belt were attached higher on the body of the pack this tipping probably wouldn't occur.
I was able to cram the following items into the pack (and it was JAMMED): 8-oz. stainless steel hip flask with collapsing plastic cup (water for the dog on long hot walks), small cell phone, small pocket camera (Canon S95), and a handheld GPS receiver (Garmin 60CSx) with the top of the GPS sticking out of the partially open zipper. Jammed tightly like this it was difficult to access the items in the pack. But get this: I can easily and comfortably fit all those items into the pockets of my bluejeans!
If you don't plan to fit too much size or weight into this pack it is a good choice.
