There are a lot of better packs on the market and if you're going on an extended hike, you might want to purchase something more expensive. However, for a short hike, and for the money, this is an excellent pack. As another reviewer mentioned, the zippers are surprisingly stiff, but I haven't found that to be a problem, just an annoyance. The design is a little lacking in how the weight is distributed across the shoulders and back, which means that you need to be a little more careful in the way you pack (heaviest items on bottom), but my pack weighs 55 lbs, and I can carry it fine. Also, the internal frame is covered with a poorly designed vinyl flap inside the main storage compartment. As I use the pack I often accidentally stuff items inside the frame pocket by mistake. It's not a big deal, because the items aren't irretrievable, it just means that sometimes I wonder where something went, only to discover that it's inside the frame pocket. But for this price ... I honestly don't care. This isn't the best, but when considering the price and product, and comparing those factors to other packs, I can say that I'm honestly very happy with my purchase. I'm using one as a preparedness bug-out-bag, and I think this is a great value.