I've always purchased Eagle Creek packs but found this brand while researching a pack to take with me to Amsterdam. Eagle Creek's newest packs have been (for me) too small or too large. After much research, I found that Pacsafe had some pretty serious security features that the EC bags did not have. On top of that, the Packsafe bags were cheaper than similar EC bags and the styling was more appealing to me (subdued, not attention-getting like the latest EC bags).

I used this bag for a week long trip to Amsterdam and it worked out great to hold a jacket, water, iPad, guidebooks, iPhone, wallet, etc.

I couldn't have been more happier with this bag. I only have two minor complaints. I'm not a big guy but this pack did look a bit too small on my back. Second, the interior lining is a lime green color which I didn't really like. It made things easy to find but I think it was just too gaudy. I'm used to it now though.