I am a MIL contractor and use this bag for my R&R's. Its a piece of luggage. Its too big for hauling daily necessities and too lightweight for toting in the field or camping. You can stow the straps and belt and just use the supplied strap. I recommend stowing the straps when checking the bag so it doesn't get caught it the machinery.

I've carried this bag home and on extended trips through hotels and hostels. It carries enough and wears well for getting from the airport to your destination. It will fit easily in over heads on the big jets but its too big for the puddle jumper commuters.

The exterior cordura wears like iron, but the inside plastic starts to abrade after a few trips. The outside pocket is useful for travel documents and not much else.

I find the Molle loops to be insufficient and there for looks....if i need to strap a jacket to the outside i can use the side compression straps.

Under the outside pocket are two plastic loops that i still haven't figured out what they are there for.

SUMMARY: Solid pack for airline or car travel.