Very sturdy and brand new. Bought it for an ALICE pack and with some research on the internet installation was easy. Have not put through a hike yet at all so cant comment on comfort, which is why i gave it 4 stars.

One thing i thought worth mentioning:
If you happen to wear the surplus ETLB vest attached to a 'vintage' nylon pistol belt (on which is equipped MOLLE MRE pouches, knife, pistol, and canteen) with the MOLLE waist belt under a large ALICE pack, it really interferes. Enough messing around you might make it work.