We understand your comments. I think there are a couple misconceptions however. The $600.00 special includes a fully functioning daypack, with it's own harness. If you look at prices of a comparable camelback or Ultimate Direction pack those are $100 - $150 on their own so there is a lot of value built in. With the $600 configuration, you have a daypack, a compression hauler and a fully functioning expedition sized pack. Our base price, with a basic Talon (non daypack) is $329.00. The $329.00 system will function fine with a $40.00 sea to summit dry bag as a backpacking pack. In addition, the $329.00 setup includes a lot of features and functionality that may not be included elsewhere. Compression is built in, a load sling is built in, as well as an inter changeable compression panel. As was stated before, a Badlands OX with a packbag is 499.00 and an Eberlestock is close to $400. If you included a daypack with either, you would be in the same range.
