Let me start by saying that I have way too many backpacks. I have one for rock climbing, short trips, work, skiing, and for camera gear. I was looking for a big backpack that I could take my camera and a bunch of video gear skiing, and also something that could replace my carry-on suitcase on longer trips. This does all of this for me and more.Here are the key things that really set this bag apart from my other backpacks:-Build quality: I have owned Nomadic products in the past, and this is where they have “wowed” me in the past. This one is next level. I have had minimal problems with backpacks in the past, just the occasional broken buckle. This one is SOLID. Many of the buckles and hooks are metal, and the straps are soft, but they feel like a super nice seat belt. They are not the cheap plastic nylon ones, they are really nice, but hard to explain the material.-Laptop pocket: All of my bags have a laptop pocket at the top, and this one is from the side, which does not make the backpack loose its shape. The advantage to this is I can take my laptop in and out while wearing it. A little thing, but it is actually really important to me, plus its hard to find for pickpockets.-Adjustability and fit: At 6’5” I am a large human. Most chest straps when my backpack at the right height is way high on my chest, I can’t use them because they are way too high and end up choking me. This one you can take out, and there are slots to put it way down or way up, depending on your size. This makes this bag so much better for me!-Comfort: This goes along with my previous point, but because of the internal straps that hold your cloths or other big items right up against your back, there is nothing “jiggling around against the bottom, and it is held right against the back. It also has a really stiff design which makes it great for sports like skiing, and also for carrying all day.-Carrying space: This has a beautiful big space and feels like packing a normal carry-on suitcase. Opens just like one as well, so you can keep all your clothes nice and organized just like a suitcase.-Water Resistance: Nice smooth material, put my camera in it for a really rainy shoot, the inside did not get wet at all. Enough said.-Looks: Amazing design, I feel good wearing it.I have not had any issues with the pack so far, I have been impressed with it and loved carrying it around with me to a variety of events and activities.If this review was helpful, I would appreciate if you marked it as so! Thanks for reading.