I HAVE used some items from my Malaga. The "Girls" aren't giving me as much guff now. I carried the Malaga about a mile to a mile and a half the other day. I was VERY impressd and surprised at how comfortable and easy it was to carry! Have it loaded to about 12 pounds and it carried very well and never developed any sore spots. SO FAR I am very happy with it. I will actually weigh It when we get back home.