This is a nice bag that offers good protection for your gear. That said, be aware that its somewhat cubical shape makes it an awkward carry and sometimes it is a chore to fit into overhead bins in airliners. I find myself wishing that there were more and larger external pockets for small items. The existing pockets are not gussseted very deeply. Again, a nice bag but not something you will want to carry around except for getting to your "basecamp" where you can move the gear into smaller, more portable bags.