We just finished up our trip into the BWCA where we used this as well as the Superior One. Both packs were simply the best packs I have ever used in the BWCA. The pack was comfortable to wear and placed a nice amount of weight on my hips. The weather resistant material kept our gear dry even when the bottom of our canoe got rather wet. The side and back handles were great for helping one another put the pack on when portaging. (Posted on 7/9/2015)