This backpack is well made and fits my gear comfortably. I am 5'9" female and it worked well for me. I carried two Nikon camera bodies, a 70-200, 14-24, 24-70, and 85, with accessories all over the Rocky Mountains. Loaded with that gear I weighed the pack before we left and it was 37 pounds. Once I added water etc, for the hiking I would estimate it was about 40lbs. It is heavy and and I relished taking it off after long hikes :) It is not for the faint of heart but if you have a lot of gear andSee full review