I bought this bag for a weekend trip to Scottish isles. Girl in shop recommended it for being light and that I can take is as daysack (just by adjusting straps). That was fantastic bag. All those small pockets were good when you need to keep something easily reachable. Because I didn't take sleeping bag (last minute change of plan and booking hostels) I had plenty of empty space. Front pocket was good for keeping my fleece handy. However I found couple of minuses in this bag too. Although compression straps can go under (inside) side pockets I sometimes found it a bit hard to take out and put back in my water bottle into pocket (and even iPhone). Top mesh pocket as advertised to be used for map was too small for it. But it served well as first aid kit pocket. I love this bag anyways. It's big enough for 3 or 4 days (I tend to pack a lot :) )... And oh another brilliant thing was loop for walking poles. I could take them out and pack them back on the go (without taking bag off)