This bag has some pros and cons.

pros:
- lots of pockets/division of storage
- very roomy considering the size, feels expandable
- the TSA claims held true: I unzipped the laptop bag section  and laid it flat, and breezed right through security both there and back on a recent trip
- the "memory buckle" is a pretty awesome idea. It allows to easily switch between extended and shortened strap modes, which is good depending on the situation you're in at the time. With the strap appropriately shortened, you can wear it across your back and rest assured that it will stay there, even while walking/running, which is very nice. The buckle also allows fast adjustments if needed
- the separate zippered compartment for the laptop is an excellent addition, as it allows me to get the laptop in/out of the bag with ease, and without having to open the main flap, which I otherwise don't need to get into that often.

cons:
- the pockets are all layered on top of each other and obviously designed for thin objects. What this means is that unless you're packing lots of really thin items, such as skinny notebooks, you won't really be able to make use of all the pockets without causing the bag to bow out badly in the middle, and you'll never be able to use all the pockets to capacity. I was very disappointed by this, as I had high hopes about the divided storage.

Summary:

a nice, well made bag, however if you're looking for a go bag, I'm not sure this is going to be it, unless you get a couple of Grid-it's to put in the main compartment (which is pretty much what i've done). I will continue using it, as I like all the features, though I'm disappointed by the "flatness" of the storage pockets