I have used this bag for multiple trips, both domestic and international instead are f bringing a suitcase. My biggest complaint is the backpack itself is almost 4lbs, and other brands are lighter, but the cost savings was worth the extra weight. Its durable!

I used this bag for a two week trip to France and Croatia and had no problems getting it in and out of the overhead. I fit all of my clothes and toiletries with compression bag cubes and had a number of outfits to pick from.

I also used this for a weeklong trip for Christmas in a Washington State, I packed 3 sweaters, jeans, long underwear and was able to get a weeks worth of outfits! Its grest not to be weighed down with uneccesary items.

I definitely recommend this bag. It IS a bit heavy (especially when loaded) but its been durable and taken a beating.