This has turned out to be a perfect daypack for summer and winter use. It tightens down nicely for those small loads but can easily handle jackets and other bulky gear in the winter. The only real drawback is if you use a bladder, the bladder tends to stick into the center of the pack due to the curved back design. I just bunch up small stuff down behind it and it's no big deal. I love the hip
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.