.. not every one is reading on this list, though

Bruce got the same factories that make LHT's etc.
and had them build BLT frames to his specs.
planned to fit his racks..

I have used a set of Bruce's hand made racks for decades..
that is where His offering is better.

QBP/Surly LHT, you still have to buy racks from somewhere , and only Tubus
IMHO, even comes close.