I spent weeks looking at and reading reviews. Continually adding packs to my list, NOT narrowing down. Last week I made myself get finicky and knock things off the list for details ;-) I'm down to the cheapest and most expensive bags on my list Tom Bihn Synik 30 (I worry there are TOO many pockets - I will lose things and/or not maximize utility) and the Eddie Bauer voyager 30l, which is on massive sale this weekend. So, $330 or $65....Will probably order both and test pack, etc.....