MOUNTAINTOPHiking Backpack 40L Outdoor Travel Camping Day Pack with Rain Cover, 21.7 x 13 x 7.9 in, Black

So I've had this almost 5 years. I rarely do any multiday hiking/camping trips, mostly day hikes and camp out of the jeep. But it's been fabulous. I just did another 8 mile hike today. There's not even a worn out strap worth replacing.I've used this regularly the entire 5 years. When in not hiking with it out lives in the jeep as a storage bag too. I've not treated this thing nicely. As long as you take a few minutes to adjust all the straps based on what you've got packed, it's comfortable and distributes weight evenly. I've hiked with it up to 8 hours for days in a row.Plenty of pockets. Easy to get to things. Plenty of adjustability on the straps to get it the way you want.All that, at this price, for 5 years? I love it.

I bought this pack a month ago, used it for the first time and only time a week ago. A seam is already ripping out. It is not over packed. I packed light. I believe it was already ripped when I got it, but I didn’t see it I wouldn’t buy it again

5 stars because it is a very nice backpack. So far, I have used it several times a week stuffed with school materials (binder and a couple folders) in the slim pocket inside the main bag, clothing and small food containers (shoes,pants, several shirts and a sweater) in front of the slim pocket inside the backpack, and writing materials in the top outside pouch ( several pens,markers, and notepads). On top of that, I carry a 40oz water bottle inside the backpack because the netted pouches on the sides are not big enough to fit it but, any standard size bottle or can will easily fit on either side. I usually fill them with my wallet and phone or fruits. I also clip on my bike lock on the straps on the top outside pouch so overall, it gets pretty heavy but, it feels well fitted on my back and chest. The straps that allow me to wrap it around my chest and belly really help maintain the backpack in place when I commute. I picked up this backpack because I commute riding my bicycle. I have had this backpack for about a month now, and I really do love it. I wish it had a bit more tiny pockets so I could have my pens and markers organized instead of just all bundled together in a big pouch but, this backpack is not made for that purpose. I understand that hence, 5 stars. So far, seems really sturdy and well made. It also came with a different message on the patch. I read reviews about how some backpacks came with a nonsense message on them. This one didn't! Hope this review helps!

failry durable. needs more pockets

i needed a backpack with a good volume with a waist belt. I do not have a vehicle yet so i have to hoof it wherever i go, I use it mostly for food shopping, Frys is about a total 1/3 mile walk then Albertersons is a 5 mile round trip. I have spine issues that with my day pack puts too much load on my spine leaving me in pain, my average load is 30 to 45 lbs, this pack transfers most of the weight to my hips and not my back so much. Being southern Arizona has hot days the cooling design on the back works great, my day pack was like a sauna affect, my back was soaking wet. In short this is a great pack with ample space for my groceries along with front pockets to sort the goods. As for a hiking pack that you would load with clothing, camping gear, sleeping bag there are straps on the top sides and bottom to handle what you need. The zippered access to get gear out of the bottom of the pack is a great idea. One missing point is no hole for a water bladder but there are two side pouches for water bottles. i have had many packs over the years,, for the money this is a great pack. The rain cover is a plus.