I got my gulper in what looked like a slightly bloated manilla envelope. This thing just kept unfolding and unfolding, and in the 2 years ive had it it's just kept unfolding.
cool features: the huge strap is handy for bank boxes and wheels and the like
-eyelets in the side pockets allow the drainage of torrential amounts of rain that come down in vancouver
-orange inside with 2 little tabs for hanging stuff: easy to find your whatever in the dark
-the straps are great. the bag hangs low on the back and they are comfy on your shoulders. the webbing permits easy mounting of camera holder/ phone holster
-its huge. its so. freakin. huge
waterproof and water tight. the only time anything inside this bag got wet i broke a thermos of coffee inside it during a race. it all stayed in the bag.
downsides:
hard to organize; its just a big hole for all your stuff. the shit you will find at the bottom after a month of hustlin and partying is amazing.
huge; you will end up bringing more things than you need