all subjects are well used, the side pockets for drinks are also very stable, but I expected the matter to be something else. Our Older Dakine, identical only a different color from the year 2003 or 2004 is equipped with a different outer material, which was my subjective perception to quality. The floor is definitely thinner than the older floor. Because I was afraid that it passes wet when I times where park the backpack wrong. But all in all he is doing his work and remains faithful to stand up well to the stresses.