text: I have taken this on a weeks vacation and so far I love it! The hardware seems sturdy and the material feels like good quality. Lots of space and feels well-supported as a backpack. I'm a female, 5' 7", and was a little worried it would swallow me but it's been great. Taking it to Iceland in a few months, and I think it will be perfect. Update: carried only this bag for a week in Iceland in January, still going strong!