This pack has worked very well for my needs of light backpacking camping (and car camping) so far. I like being able to pack everything in a unique compartment so I don't have to dig around in the pack much. There is usually a little extra space inside even with bulkier items packed like extra shoes and a large camera bag. Hooking some items, such as a sleeping pad, to the outside of the pack helps. I have only hiked a few miles at a time wearing a full pack, but it hasn't bothered my back at all.
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.