I have no complaints about the backpack. I have been using it quite intensively for over half a year. The only problem I noticed recently is that it started to "come apart"; I’m not sure if this is a general issue or just with my piece. The advantages of this backpack are definitely the number and size of the pockets, and the Velcro organizer in the main compartment is okay, although I haven't found a suitable use for it myself since I usually have the backpack almost fully loaded and keep the most necessary items in the small pocket. As for the hip belt, it is well made in my opinion. I like that you can "wrap" it under the backpack, and it doesn't feel like anything digs in or gets in the way.