Wow, is this bag still this great? The shoulder strap is top quality with great padding, a smooth texture, and a massive buckle. The buckle is plastic, yes, but that only helps keep the weight down. It doesn't feel flimsy or cheap at all. As for the exterior, the outer wall is rubberized, making it mostly waterproof, but the rest is really just water resistant. The four zippers on the top and back have great pulls, making them easy to open and easy to move around on the trail. No sticky spots anywhere. I would say that the little fabric flap on the side where the shoulder strap attaches (just above the side pockets) hides the top two zippers when they're fully closed. It's really no big deal if you don't close the compartments all the way, and maybe even a safety feature to prevent them from opening very easily. But it can get a bit awkward if you want to quickly access the compartments. Speaking of which, the fuzzy lining inside the main compartment is incredibly soft and adheres well to the 4 included velcro dividers. You can basically stick them anywhere inside; but I might recommend doing it BEFORE you put anything in there. It can be tricky trying to maneuver the dividers while holding a piece of gear AND pushing the walls together. I've found this out from experience. Best to do it right and once, so you don't have to do it again. They're nice and stiff too, so they hold up really well. As for the other compartments, they only have nylon linings, but the front compartment with a rubberized exterior has pockets for batteries and extra cards. It's clear that someone knew what they were doing when they designed this bag, making sure water stays where it's not supposed to. I love that they also color coded the pockets. Amazing stuff. In fact, the only thing I would caution potential buyers about is the placement of the shoulder straps and straps. Unlike a traditional duffel bag where the top is pointing up and over, this one is both sideways and pointing toward the carrier. This obviously makes it more comfortable to carry, but a little awkward to try to access when it's on your shoulder or even on the floor. It's an interesting design that I'm still getting used to, but the overall quality of the bag is worth it. Strong straps, great materials, plenty of storage space, and a beautiful, sleek look. Five stars EASY.