I bought the G4Free expecting a light backpack that could carry a few things I had for my long-awaited hiking trip. I was not at all disappointed with my purchase; after the first few hikes, the backpack turned out to be just what I was looking for in size and weight. Admittedly, I thought I might have to purchase another backpack after two or three hikes, thinking the G4Free Travel Backpack would not last very long, but I was agreeably surprised!