There are way too many good, 100% Made in USA packs by very good companies and great people out there to throw money into a Chinese-made pack.
I agree and I'll look at some of the manufacturers you mentioned below.
My wife and I make the same effort as you and your wife do, but unfortunately, there are times when my wallet will not let me give two, three or four times the cost of an item that is "made" in America; made in America and assembled in America of foreign and domestic materials is something totally different and we'll save that discussion for another day.
If you can think of some other American made pack manufacturers, please post up, but unfortunately with one child in college and another on the way, I can't afford the Nimrod pack I'd like to have or some of the others I've looked at.
As we all know, life is about decisions and compromises.....unfortunately.
Then, buy used.
What's your price range? I take it that 2200 cu.in is about what you're looking for? How about some details on what you want/need the pack to do?
I tend to buy used from the classifieds here, on other forums and as bad as I hate to say it, Egay.
I really don't want to go over $200 right now, because I have a few other items I need to purchase along with it.
As far as the cubic inches are concerned, I can go anywhere between 2000 and 2600. This should provide me with ample space for my gear and the youngest when he is tagging along with me.
As far as the details, the pack will just be used for extra clothing, flashlight, food, water, etc. I won't be packing out any meat or putting harsh demands on it. The majority of my hunting is done from a stand or blind for whitetail. To be honest, about any pack will do, I just need one that is big enough for me and a fledgling hunter.
