My wife and I both own this pack, and together we have put more than 1500 miles on them in the span of a few years. They have held up beautifully to our year-round abuse; the materials and USA-sourced construction lend themselves to extreme durability. Simplicity is the name of the game with this pack, so if you are someone who likes to micro-manage your inventory with a plethora of pockets, it may not be for you. I tend to pack light and organize my gear using stuff sacks, so it is perfect for me. It carries a load (up to 30 pounds) very comfortably, and it is a great purchase toward getting your base weight to the sub-10 lb range in your quest for The Ultralight. I can't recommend this pack enough.