like that this backpack has a side opening that leads to the main compartment for ease of access without having to open the entire bag; it’s nice that the opposite side opens up with mesh pockets which are great for organizing cabling. I did not have any difficulty securing in my tripod to the side of the bag. Construction wise, I did not see any physical damage nor mis-sewn parts of the bag; all the zippers opened smoothly without jamming. The adjustment buckles felt very secure and they did take me a bit of time to get the position I wanted; my guess it that the bucking system is meant to securely hold a higher weight capacity than a traditional school bag. I do appreciate that the internal dividers are optional and I can custom fit the internals of bag to my needs; I love that a few of the internal panels are not too thick and allow for more carrying capacity. For the rain cover to fit over the backpack, I did need to remove my tripod from the size. From a security standpoint, I amazed that the outward facing compartment has a double zipper design; it looks very difficult for someone to pickpocket and this backpack has most of the zippers face inward. Overall, the only thing I would have liked on this backpack is an alternative or secondary mounting location for tripods; perhaps straps on the top would allow me to pack this in way to feel a bit more balanced. For me, the extra padding on the shoulders and back makes this comfortable backpack to travel with.