Have flown twice with this now. Works great, durable - something snagged a little hole in the fabric while in the hands of TSA, but the rip-stop-like fabric has kept the pin hold from spreading and the thick liner keeps the contents protected, plus with the lifetime warranty (which Ive seen Osprey fulfill) I know I can send it back for replacement if it gets worse. I decided to save some $ and not get the one with backpack straps, but if you can afford the upgrade there are times I wish I had those.