OA, thanks for posting.
Pack looks great, and I suspect it will be a workhorse.
I have gear that has worked flawlessly for me and yet the same model has failed others. Some guys pack things differently and use things differently.
I bought an entry level REI Morningstar pack for my now 26 y/o son in '06--it's still going strong, he really likes it for hunting. It has really exceeded expectations.
Me, I'm a huge Osprey fan for hiking and heavy duty hunting use, but some would voice criticism over their gear as well.
Others want 10lb lead sled Cabelas meat haulers or $1000 Kifaru 100L setups. To each his own; but the reviews, both initial and long term, are appreciated.
