I have way too many bags. After using this bag for a while I’m going to start culling the herd of bags I’ll never use again. Solid construction and plenty of well placed pockets. Not a ton of room in this top loader though so it is currently employed as a gym bag. Added an admin pocket for iPhone and ID. Another home run by Kitanica. Yes, I will be getting the ballistic panel because gear! Plus who doesn’t want to be bulletproof?

Just like everything they make 100% on point!!!

I own many Kitanica products, and while it's hard to put the quality level of one item above another, I think this may just be the most well-made piece of their gear that I own.
The first thing I noticed when removing the pack upon receipt was that the carry handle is stiffer than that of others’, hence retaining its width and making for a more comfortable feel in your hand when carrying the pack loaded.
Unlike other makers' packs I own that are also (seemingly) intended to be able to pull on one panel opening multiple zippers, Kitanica’s actually work….every time. Other maker’s zippers get hung or require some “fidgeting” of the panel or zippers, but not these. It’s great when things work as they’re supposed to, isn’t it? 😊
The foam panel inserts for shape retention of the pack regardless of loading are stiffer than those of others’, and even when empty, the pack looks perfect and is more easily accessible for quick loading, if necessary.
The only thing I would point out to potential purchasers is to notice that the pack has fewer & larger compartments rather than more small ones. If you’re a “micro-packer”, so to speak, this is not the solution for you.
Constructive input for Kitanica: In designing this pack (though I am NOT a designer….lol), I would’ve have considered the 2 amply sized external water bottle pockets as sufficient, and utilized the interior space of the other 2 as traditional zippered storage pockets. That’s not a complaint, though, just my opinion.
Thanks as always for another “overbuilt” quality product; You folks rock!!
Sparks in Daytona