“Great bag”

“I've used this on 7-9 day trips overseas as well as weekend trips domestically. This is an incredibly well-made bag. While technically a very few inches over carry-on size for most airlines, it's been my experience that the compression straps bring it down enough in size to fit easily in most overhead bins (note that this is smaller than the 2008 model, which has a greater capacity). However, the bag has also survived check-in without damage. The backpack straps are a great feature; I use them exclusively once out of the airport. If you're a souvenir purchaser, you may find this capacity limiting, but I've done long trips with just this bag and a carry-on personal item - it's easily to pack efficiently.”