I bought a Camelpak Stryker version. It has lasted me 8 years. I dont use it to haul meat of course, so why spend big bucks for something that carries your lunch, knives, TP, and water. Not worth it. Now if your a rifle hunter you could spend some money and buy something that does everything, yet still not to big. Eberlestock makes a good pack, that can hold your rifle, and still pack out meat.