I liked the idea of this bag when I couldn't carry ...
583487
I liked the idea of this bag when I couldn't carry a purse, but the straps are held in place with a plastic ring on each side.  One of the rings broke by the 3rd day.  Amazon offered a replacement, but instead I used a metal ring which worked.  I think it would be a handy little bag but needs a stronger reinforcement for the straps.
3534224
I'm updating my review of this bag (see below), which I wrote about a year ago.  Initially I gave this bag 5 stars, because I was thrilled to find a replacement for the bag I had had for many years, but after a few months, the stitching that held the strap on came apart.  Then 2 days ago, the zipper pull fell off which made it impossible for me to unzip the bag.  I was at the vet's with my dog and needed to borrow a knife to pry the bag open. The bag is now unusable.

I had my old Ameribag so long that I was looking forward to replacing it with something different when it finally wore out after many years, but I really couldn't find anything that would work better for me -- so I ordered another (black, distressed nylon, extra small) and am very happy with it. I can find what I need easily and it holds what I need for every day use.
1982502
I wore  out the previous bag, the strap is a weak point
2256372
I bought this bag to replace a Think Tank Airport Ultralight I've been carrying for the last several years. I wanted something I could travel with and be comfortable carrying around on vacation. I also needed extra room, as my photo kit keeps growing.

Here's what I carry:

Canon 5D Mark III + battery grip
100-400mm zoom
24-105mm zoom
8-15mm zoom
180mm prime
speedlite
GoPro + mounts
assorted camera care items (sterile wipes, caps, dust bulb)

Carrying all this stuff in my old bag stretched it's limits. I liked the MOLLE webbing on the Photo Recon's design. I figured I could attach an external pouch or two if I needed the room. There is a variety of pouches to add on from Hazard 4, but I didn't order any. The bag itself would be fine for a similar camera without the battery grip. Mine fit, but just barely, and it made it hard to pull out. Also, the movable inserts that allow for customization of the internal sections don't provide much in the way of being sturdy. Not sure that description was clear, so I'll illustrate with my issue. The DSLR body with a shortish lens attached pushed the dividers down during carry. The result is the rig is deeper in the bag after a while. The side flap access was handy for lenses and such, but the flash would never fit with all the other lenses. The 100-400mm just barely squeezed in and only with the hood stowed.

The cross-chest strap was comfortable and seemed like it would be so for long periods of carry. But putting it on and getting it off was awkward. It has the quick-release, but you'd have to sit somewhere to use it or have a friend hold it while you fasten the clasp.

Construction was sturdy, padding was sufficient. I knocked off a star for the almost-fit and awkward carry strap. I would recommend this to someone with only one camera body (without battery grip) and a few lenses, or two gripless bodies and a couple of lenses. For the curious, I went back to Think Tank for their Airport Accelerator.
4252078
I have been searching for a sleeping bag to take with me backpacking, and while this is a good bag, it just wasn't small enough for my liking. The stuff sack isn't very large either so I struggled to get it all put away.
3510606
This was a beautiful bag, but it didn't meet my needs.  The purse handles were not adequate to carry on my shoulder, even when lengthened to their maximum length.  The photograph and review descriptions didn't meet my experience on this issue.  Other negatives (for me) were: (1) the zipper was not recessed, it would have snagged clothing every time I put it over my shoulder: (2)  the cell phone pocket was too shallow and located so close to the opening of the purse that it was only a matter of time until my cell met an unfortunate accident.  Sent it back.
3833526
I purchased this bag, and I liked it from the start.  It was a bit gulky, but I was willing to overlook this.  Recently however, one of the carry handles broke away from the bag, and I have attempted to fix it, but it keeps coming undone.  I am not willing to keep using a bag that is not secure on one side.
4272181
The bag seemed very sturdy but the handles were not long enough to sit comfortably on the shoulder like I wanted.  I ended up returning it for another bag:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Travel-Duffel-Bag-Foldable-Green/dp/B00VY22O0M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Travel Duffel Bag Foldable Green</a>.
4105921
I wanted this bag to work. Its strong, sturdy, with good handles, and the lifetime warranty is excellent. But its too much bag for me. The 45L/22 size is nearly 8# empty! And the pictures don't really convey just how big and bulky the bottom plastic is and the wheels are. This adds stability, but the trade off in weight doesnt really work. I bought this for a two week international trip where I knew I would have to carry the bag for part of it. And, I agree with another reviewer who said that this has an odd shape with the side panels and wasted space in the design.

So to test it out, I packed it full with bulky sweaters and two pairs of sneakers, cinched it as tight as I could, and then packed another Osprey day pack with light items, and attached it, because that was the planespecially if I needed to check the sojourn on smaller European flights. Then I strapped the pair on my back and did a flight of stairsand nearly fell backward. It was like I was carrying a small house with me. Im a 56 female with a sturdy build. It held more than I thought, but I felt every pound of it.

The pack fit well with the hip belt suspension, but it was still too heavy and hard on my back. Im not an avid hiker and can imagine that I would be wheeling this most of the time but would need to quickly pick it up and carry it on my back. Thats not really possible on the go, but its not too complicated to get the straps out and attached. You can also remove the hip belt, but its significantly less comfortable when you do, so I don't recommend it.

I also put it side-by-side with an old square carryon that, when expanded, was flagged by domestic security last year and I had to compress it further. The osprey is wider and longer, so Im not sure how it works as a carryon unless you are a light packer. And if you are a light packer, why wouldnt you buy a smaller, lighter, less bulkier wheeled pack? I think its worth learning how to pack better.

My advice, if you don't want to haul a heavy pack, is to try the Osprey Ozone convertible 50L/22 or even the cheaper Hypath Travel 2 in 1. Im going to order those and see if Goldilocks can find the right travel combo. Or maybe I should hit the gym harder. I would try the Osprey Meridian, but its nearly 8.5 # and has a similar shape, and no hip belt, so Im guessing Ill run into similar problems.

Oh well, back to the drawing board...
4705711
I really like the concept.  It fits my suit, the inner bag fits my shoes and various things, my laptop (13" ultrabook) fits the sleeve and the pocket just fine... my issue is more that it gets pretty heavy when full, and since it's really designed specifically for the left shoulder, it's annoying to carry for a long walk.  I travel by public transportation a lot, most of that with a good big of walking.  Not being able to easily swap the bag from one shoulder to the other while it's very full and heavy makes it a bit painful.  It also doesn't help that I usually wear my shoulder bag on the opposite side.
2690349
I love the idea of this! I'm a big fan of multiple use products. Super light weight and practical. However, I will never be able to roll it back tight enough to fit back in that sleeve. I will be getting it it's own waterproof stuff sack.
1221619
A versatile bag of a great quality, I like it. Though I had to buy a shoulder strap separately, so I give 4 starts due to that issue.

Update on Aug 8:

Before July this year I used this backpack only occasionally, for a few hours max carrying it and not fully loaded. But in July I took this backpack to a few days hiking trip to the Scotland's highlands. Backpack was fully loaded and during the first hiking day I carried it for about 8 hours wearing only a shirt, so there was no a thick lay between the body and the backpack. Ultimately I realized that my back is badly hurt at the bottom part by the backpack's seam (located at the bottom-back) which slightly protrudes and rubs your back. This backpack is not designed to be worn in a fully loaded state for a more than a few hours without a thick lay between the body and the backpack. To be able to continue my trip I had to tape my back by the cloth tape to prevent rubbing my back by the backpack's seam. So backpack is poorly designed and is not able to properly perform its primary function and as result I have to decrease the mark from four starts to the one.
2341899
I've had this bag for a couple years now, and have put it through a lot of abuse.  It only within the past couple of months has started to come apart despite the fact that I have used it almost daily to cart around my heavy 85" Manduka mat, two 5 lb. ankle weights, my 8' foot Yoga strap, and YogaRat hand towel.  When I initially got the bad, I wasn't so sure if it would be sturdy as it looked a little flimsy when I took it out of the box.  I was wrong though!

I originally got this so I could  interchangeably wear it as a backpack and sling it over my shoulder single strap style since I teach fitness classes at multiple places and being able to carry this bag in a number of ways is useful.  The thing I don't like about this bag is that the "backpack" function seems to me an afterthought to this bag's design--basically just a couple of straps stuck to 3 D-rings--instead of the straps sewn on like an actual backpack.  This at times makes the bag really awkward to carry when it's full of all my gear and I have to walk up and down stairs.
1171279
I thought this purse was a great idea at first.  Two drawbacks surfaced with use: (1)  It has  2 main zipper compartments.  I am constantly putting things away and then not remembering which one I put them in; and this leads to more problems of having to search in both main compartments trying to find something!  A better idea would have been to have ONE main zipped compartment with a divider(s) inside the bag.  (2)  The way the shoulder/backpack strap part is configured, one has to be very careful how you grab the straps, otherwise they get out of position and you have to readjust them back to the place you wanted them at the time.  That being said, although it is a well made bag for the price, I would not purchase this type of handbag again.
1364348
I loved the idea of being able to cover my mattress with the mattress bag while moving into our new home. The downside is that the bag is not strong enough and holes were easily made when moving the mattresses. If you have king size and queen size mattress, you know they are heavy and a bit difficult to move. So if the plastic were stronger/thicker, it might not have been easily punctured with fingers.
Other than that, shipping was timely and arrived when stated.
3173307
This is an excellent bag for an individual who is under 6' tall.  My husband is 6'4" and had a hard time walking with this bag because the handle does not extend high enough to allow to bag to roll far enough behind him so that it does not hit his heels.  Unfortunately, this is a design issue with the extendable handles.  Too allow for the weight of the balls the handle can only extend a short distance.

Storm may want to look at the materials used for the extendable handles.  A stronger material may allow for longer handles.
238270
I'm pretty disappointed because I was under the impression that this bag was large.