UPDATE:As part of a long work trip, I ended up having to stuff it to absolute capacity without opening the expansion (so that I could carry it on and not get stopped). This bag is an absolute win — even being fully stuffed (not even enough room for a pen), no issues whatsoever.I see they offer a new variant with a vacuum portion, so can’t speak to that one. Highly recommend this bag!ORIGINAL:I spent a lot of time researching the perfect bag to use for my travels. For context, I travel internationally every month for 1-3 weeks. I go to some of the most remote regions where wifi, water, and electricity can be luxuries. I also travel to pretty modern cities and countries. In all, I travel to every continent frequently.When looking for a travel bag, I needed something that could fit a LOT of stuff. I chose this bag because it can expand to the 50L size. If you read the reviews, many of them are for the other/smaller bags. This bag doesn’t have near as many negative reviews.I have not had any issues with the bag. I agree that some of the internal zippers aren’t necessarily as strong as I would like, but I just don’t overpack it and force the zipper. That has kept it in excellent condition, while still allowing me to carry everything with me.I originally was considering buying the Peak Design travel backpack (circa $300-$400), but I couldn’t justify the cost. I was worried that this bag would be cheap or poorly made, but it has been exceptional. Highly recommend to anyone who needs a rugged backpack for heavy duty work — this one is a work horse. Just don’t expect things it can’t do, and you won’t be disappointed.Very comfortable, lots of pockets, fit well, and am considering buying another for the day that this one gives out (which doesn’t appear to be anytime soon).