I got one, as my first pack since I got back into camping, based on a lot of reviews. I'm very happy with it. The ULA packs look nice though. One thing you should do is get your pack LAST, to be sure it will hold everything you want to bring. Also, the VT has almost unusable side pockets. Otherwise it's just one big compartment. So, you may need a belt pocket or two. GG sells these too. I have a fanny pack I'm trying to "adapt" for this use. I like to keep some stuff at hand so I don't have to open the pack.

But overall, very nice pack. I can cinch it down to use it as a day pack without a weight penalty over my old camelback 1000cc day pack.