I agree with Riverkilt - the Survival is great for hiking. You can carry LOTS of stuff in the numerous pockets, the material is tough enough for miscellaneous scrapes, and the fabric is heavy enough that wind is not usually a problem. The softness of the fabric is nice for hiking as well - the workman's model is a bit rough. I did have to use the modesty toggles once on top of a lowish peak in Estes Park - lots of updraft wind, but the toggle system worked perfectly.

Don