Still going strong after five years
"I've had mine for about five years using it part time as I switch with other bags... the other bags have failed (stitching, zippers) during the same time and same use. I keep coming back to this bag. Someone said it's too small, but I carry only half or two-thirds full and it's plenty. No complaints! However, if I could make it near perfect, I'd say another set of compression straps about 6" up from the bottom straps. I like carrying a bag that's "too" big only half full just in case I need to carry something else. I keep the main compartment empty and try to compress it down, so I need to stitch on another set of straps. Might be my 2nd favorite backpack of all (I've had too many). My favorite (tho impractical for anything but backcountry multi-day) is my Camp Trails wilderness external frame which I used as a camper 40 years ago."