This is my out of box review for the overboard-adventure 90 duffel (with backpack straps):

NOTE: I've had a North Face Base-Camp Medium bag (that is VERY similar) for over 5 years and it has been extremely good to me.  I wanted to get a gift for a friend and I thought the north face bag would be great.... but too much $$$ (I'm all about frugality).  I love the North Face and will use it as a reference-point to my review.

Out of the box the bag felt a bit thinner than the North Face.  Very shiny too, ha.  I figure the shine will blemish a bit with time and wear.  It's a gift to a girl though, so I think she'll like the shiny.  I'm interested in how this bag will hold up to getting tossed around in cars, airplanes, boats, beaches, forests, etc...

Also are a few minor scuffs on it, but I'm not going to complain (unless quality comes into question at a later date at which point I will update the review).  My North Face has survived several trips though airport security and is getting pretty banged up - which is making it a better-looking bag!  Also, with the price I paid, I can deal with a few scuffs that would end up happening anyway.

Right away, I stuffed this bag full of pillows to get a feel for how big it is - 90L is BIG.  North Face is a little smaller.  As far as getting this thing into overhead airplane bins, I don't think it will be a problem so long as it's not stuffed (I like to carry-on).

The shoulder straps were easy to put on.  Took a little arranging to keep them from sliding when I picked it up to my shoulders.  No big deal.  15 seconds later and they're tight and secured.

Will update as needed.  Like it lots thus far