Mountainsmith 40L Hiking Backpack for Men & Women - Lightweight Water-Resistant Asphalt Daypack for Outdoor Adventures, Camping, and Travel

I found this to be an amazing budget pack. I have taken it to the highest point in the United States (Mt Whitney) in the middle of December. I took it on a 110 mile hike over 17 days in the Gila Wilderness. And it accompanied me for 6 weeks this last summer as I backpacked and river rafted in Texas, Arkansas, and New Mexico. It is made up of high quality materials and the pack has so far suffered no tears, rips, holes, or similar damage. It still appears to be like new!It holds heavy loads incredibly well, the heaviest load so far being about 50lbs. (Mt Whitney). I eventually took out the back brace and instead use a closed foam pad on the inside of the pack to give it support. This worked extremely well and I carried loads of 30lbs like this while I guided trips this summer. A great pack for the price and I think you will not be disappointed.Just a few heads up! Will not fit a waste smaller than 32. Im a 34 and really have to squeeze the hip straps for it to fit. The hip straps are also like 3 feet long so you will have to cut them. And lastly, the pack does not have any separation from your back so you will sweat. And lastly the water bottle pockets are a little weak and are the only part of the pack that have torn. (not included above because I do not consider them to be essential to the pack). I can not vouch for its weather resistance as I usually line the inside of my pack with a heavy duty trash compactor bag.Love the look and very sturdy material! A touch heavier than other bags, but I suspect will last longer due to material.This is a really good product. The fabric is durable. It has all the important accessories including a lower access zipper. Compared with higher end models, the only difference is lacking a formed and padded waste belt. I am very happy with the purchase and other products of the same brand.Its a large backpack with lots of packing volume. I used it for a 4 day back country trip , but could never find the sweet spot for comfortability on my shoulders. Packed at about 43lbs, the bag felt uncomfortable and the frame kept pulling away from the shoulders even with countless strap adjustments. There are only two exterior pouch pockets, the rest of the packing occurs inside the volume of the bag. Wish there were more pockets on the outsideThis pack has been a pleasant surprise. After doing research I bought the 40 L and it's been my go to for overnight hikes.Holds enough gear comfortably to allow me to look out for wildlife on the trail instead of being in agony for a bad pack.Can't review about how it holds up in the rain...haven't encountered any rain in my 7 trips with the pack, but it does come with a rain cover.Very happy with this purchase and contemplated their 60 L before settling on a 65 L North Face.Really nice and at the price it's amazing. I bought it for my grandson and took him on his first outing as he is getting ready to graduate high school. So we went to Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, Yellowstone and Dinosaur National Park this thing went through the rigors and stood up tough he loved it and will continue to use it as he moves on to college.ReturnedItem arrived promptly. Mountainsmith produces excellent products. Size was adjustable from short torso to long torso. No issue in ordering the wrong size.