“i bought my first tempest eight years ago and i use it to this day. these packs are well designed, comfortable, and absolutely bombproof— this pack will last me a decade of use if not longer. i carry a lot of things when i hike, so i prefer the 26L. if you’re a light packer you may prefer the 22L. note! i do *not* recommend the tempest velocity… the original tempest is where it’s at.”