We've been using the carrier for just over two months now, regularly almost every day. Sometimes when I'm working from home, for a walk around our neighborhood, or just to console our young fella. The Onward baby carrier with the well designed shoulder/waist straps make long carries manageable and easy on my back. The water bladder helps with the balance too, though I'm afraid to drink the water sometimes as I don't want to disrupt the balance. Build wise the materials and craftsmanship is top notch and I'm sure it'll last well into the future.