6/1/18 *4 year review* A coworker of mine, Gary, has recently become homeless (long story). He’s completely refused any kind of help from me or others, but this morning, I gave him my Everest backpack. I knew from my years of using it that it will serve him quite well. The interior liner is still waterproof and the pack will hold everything he’ll need to carry around. Let’s hope that Gary gets back on his feet soon...until then, he’ll have an excellent backpack that will serve him as well as it did me. 5/20/17 *3 year review* This pack now serves as my dedicated bug out bag. It's filled to the brim with freeze dried food, camping gear, batteries, a sleeping bag, and other miscellaneous gear. The two side pockets make an excellent storage location for 5.56/9mm ammo, extra magazines and a water filtration kit. Being prepared is a great feeling! 6/29/2016 *2 year review* Bag is still going strong. 03/28/2014 *7 month review* For the past 210 days, this bag has held up to repeated abuse in the form of rainstorms, heavy loads, and rough handling. I am still amazed at the durability of this pack relative to its price point. I highly recommend it to both the casual weekender and the dedicated backpacker. *60 day review* In the two months that I have owned this pack, I have used it DAILY to haul anything I can put in it. I was even able to fit a Wal-Mart twin sized air mattress (yes, in the box) into it. As I noted in my 30-day review, the bag's adjustable straps are beginning to fray after such use. In addition, the stitching that connects some of the straps to the pack is beginning to show signs of wear from heavy, frequent loads. If you're only planning on using this pack for the occasional weekend jaunt into the local state park, you needn't worry about the kind of issues I'm experiencing. As I've mentioned previously, I am a bike commuter, so I necessarily rely very heavily on this bag and regularly stuff it to full capacity (which, I'll add, I'm still quite impressed with). It IS water resistant, as evidenced by my frequent trips to work and back in heavy rain. I still highly recommend this bag. Email me at jakefranklin1989@gmail.com if you want pictures to get a better look at the condition of the pack. 02/26/2014 I've had this pack for nearly a month now and I'm still fairly satisfied with it. I'm a bike commuter and I wear this bag daily and use it to haul groceries and clothing, so I've certainly tested its weight limits and carrying capacity. One minor issue I've noticed is that the adjustable straps used to hitch the pack higher or lower are beginning to fray. Again, I do use this pack daily and it IS just a $30 backpack, so I suppose I can't complain. 90 day review forthcoming. This backpack is cavernous and comfortable. I'd feel comfortable putting a lot of weight in it if I had to. But regarding the hip straps: are they supposed to fit across the torso or down nearer the waist? I've read some reviews that lead me to believe the hip straps are sitting up too high for me and should instead go around my waist.
