Good article. And EXCELLENT pack system. I have one that I got off eBay YEARS ago brand new but with a great deal. (Not the high full price), I’ve got the external 3-day pack with it and to get around the water problem I just use a 65L dry bag / ILBE Liner. I absolutely love the pack and will more than likely keep it for life. As the previous poster indirectly said, you can pack more than you NEED, if packed correctly and have room left over and comfort carrying.