Recently purchased a GG Nimbus Meridian pack and plan to use it for a three day backpack in the Ohlone Wilderness area near the San Francisco Bay area later this month. It was the most comfortable mid-weight pack I tried at REI, although I didn't buy it there. I loaded it with 30 pounds of sand bags and walked around the store for 45 minutes. I have sent the default medium straps to GG in Minnesota in exchange for large straps, which haven't arrived yet. Just wondered if anyone has any experience with this pack. It sure seemed like a winner when I tried it out.