Pro: The best feature of the backpack is the numerous and well-placed compartments. Particularly, the top compartment to hold sunglasses and other fragile items and side pockets to hold loose items worked out the best. The front pocket also is very useful in keeping reading material, boarding tickets, etc. that need quick access. The internal compartment is large enough to hold several articles of clothing and a laptop.

Con: Although the number of compartments was the positive point, the access scheme for the compartments was not ideal. Frequently the backpack is placed with the backstraps on the floor. Opening the top compartment in that position meant to the content spilling out. Rather than having the flip hinge to the front of the backpack, it should be to the back. That would make the back more functional. Also, the vertical slit in the front smack in the middle causes the papers to crinkle. The zipper should be either on the top or on one of the sides.

Overall: Of about a dozen travel bags I own, this bag and one other get used the most frequently.