'A WELL DESIGNED PACK WITH LOTS OF LITTLE SURPRISES'
Strengths: Magnetic attachment of bite valve to sternum strap, 'bags' of storage space, good design for all mountain activites.
Weaknesses: Not a weakness, but Given North Face's technical knowledge, better waterproofing ie zips of the front pocket would stop money etc getting soaked in a downpour - this would make it outstanding! A bigger opening to the bladder would make cleaning easier too.
Overall: A good large capacity bag, well thought out - I love the mountian whistle built into the sternum clip. A good WSD fit with no pink or baby blue in sight!