I'll agree that, at a glance, the prices seem high.

Considering the T series come with the UL carbon stays ($40 option on the other packs) and all the extra sewing for the pockets, the pricing starts to make sense.

I like the fact that they are all top-loaders with the 'lid' which allows them to be much 'bigger' than the spec's.

I'm hoping Patrick will bring them out the the ECR this winter. I'd like to paw them over a bit before I take the plunge.