ok, you have turned my attention to this manufacturer. I know this is a thread about building your McHale, but can someone shed some light on why this pack might be better than the longhunter. I need a new 3 day pack, size depending on the season of bow or rifle, and was waiting to see what the Hill People were going to come up with in their new line. So I have some time to do some research. So forgive me to jump into your thread on a side note. But can anyone say why they choose McHale for hunting? I'm a gear head and can't wait to start reading about their products on their site.