I definitely like my backpack for solo protection and schleping it around but I wish it was a little more versatile for carrying things other than just the solo. I've gotten creative and strapped my snowboard to it using a truck tie down, and when I hike in to go fishing, I have carabiners hanging off with my gear. I still don't know what I'm going to do when I try to bring it backpacking this summer. Guess I might have to figure out a way to strap it to my dog. I would have loved to see some outside straps to secure various items, a waterbottle holder, and maybe an extra external pocket for a jacket and other various day hike essentials.