Well I loaded her up today. Just walking around the house and man it feels better then the grip on the back.
Biggest complaints are
1) no pen holders on the outside (will just use the mini pocket for this
2) bag is water proof but got the rain fly no dedecated spot for it. (Fits in any of the pockets but folds up and fits were the bladder would go )
3) inside pocket material seems a little thin (should not be all that bad. Any issues would be covered in the warranty )
4)not a big fan of the soft style bottom. ( having the soft bottom gives it more of a shift when on your back. Double material so it should live the life of the bag)
5) the stool mount. (Tried that before with a different bag and it kept making the screws come loose on the seat- prob will try using the umbrella mount)
These are my only real gripes I have right now. I knew most of them before going in on it. Over all I think this bag is got what the grip is missing and at a fair price.