I have been looking for a solid field bag for years. I went down the route of military surplus, but never found one that met my needs. I have owned many Frost River bags over the years, and have not had a failure yet (aside from a strap on a 15 year old briefcase). This one does not disappoint. I will be putting it in use on a solo walking tour of Gettysburg within the next few weeks, and should allow me to carry small snack, reference books, map, and water without issue.