As with other Osprey bags it is well designed and well made. It has strong and secure zip pulls, sealed zips, a carry handle, adjustable straps, compression straps, and a strong fastener clips. It comes with the Osprey All Mighty guarantee – that it is good quality, but if there is any defect they will repair it or replace parts (eg clips). However, this might just be due to having a narrow waist and bigger hips which made the bag ride up to my waist. I got my partner to try wearing it and he didn’t have this issue. The Hydration Core 2.0 is not without faults. The system to attach the hydration hose to the waistband when not in use is a little odd. It doesn't use a magnetic system or standard clip like other options in this review. Instead, it uses a small clip on the hose, which then clips to the waistband. This is exceptionally difficult on the fly, and we feel it is a design flaw. Also, it can be difficult to deal with the excess strap material as there isn't a great way to secure it. Still, if durability is key, this is definitely one to consider. In a review last year for the Raven 10 I had an issue with the taste from the bladder but no such problems with this one.