I have heard plenty of good things about their gear. I don't know specifically about the pack, but will probably follow any reviews in case I decide to get a new one. As for their tipi, I don't own one, but it's on my bucket list. Probably jump the first time I see them throw out a discount. I'm going to go with the 8 man tipi and wood stove in preparation for an Alaska Moose Float hunt we are planning. Figure to get the tent sometime this year and use if a few time before the Alaska trip. Able to use as a smaller six man for some local hunting/scouting trips and then go to full size on the float trip. Pretty excited about trying it out and putting it through the paces. I must have a tent problem, this will be the fifth one in my arsenal of tents....