I have the same bag but in the Xpac version. Call me superficial, but I liked the orange interiors better. I'm a very short woman. only 5 ft. and found this backpack very comfortable while wearing it. But when it is fully packed, it can get a bit heavier than I like when you're putting it on or off. however, the excellent harness system takes a lot of that load off and doesn't feel heavy once it's on my back. During my flight, a flight attendant told me my bag might be too large to fit under the seat, but at the moment I had it standing vertically because I was taking out my headphones and iPad. Once he saw it DID fit under the seat, he gave the o.k. The zippers issue is solved by simply closing the bag's three compartments on a different side each. That way they don't get tangled or look too clustered.
I have the same bag but in the Xpac version. Call me superficial, but I liked the orange interiors better. I'm a very short woman. only 5 ft. and found this backpack very comfortable while wearing it. But when it is fully packed, it can get a bit heavier than I like when you're putting it on or off. however, the excellent harness system takes a lot of that load off and doesn't feel heavy once it's on my back. During my flight, a flight attendant told me my bag might be too large to fit under the seat, but at the moment I had it standing vertically because I was taking out my headphones and iPad. Once he saw it DID fit under the seat, he gave the o.k. The zippers issue is solved by simply closing the bag's three compartments on a different side each. That way they don't get tangled or look too clustered.
The "shoulder pulls" are usually called "load lifters". "Chest strap" is usually called "sternum strap". The "side straps" are "compression straps".
Thanks! You taught me something today!