Originally Posted by mrbertfixy
you get what you pay for. the difference between PAC and most bags is PAC uses three layers of material throughout the bag. the liner between your stuff and the truck tarp makes the bag last a lot longer.
if you were to ask for a quote from any bag maker for similar size and options it would probaby be at or more than PAC is charging. and PAC has been making these bags long enough to know what they are doing. and in spite of the complexity of all the straps it is easy to use and makes for a much more comfortable, versatile bag.
while some things in the bike industry have high prices for other reasons (exchange rates: rapha; rarity: njs) the high price of PAC bags is because of the quality of construction, and the time and thought that is put into the diesgn.
the reason for this diatribe is i don't think people should act like someone is a fool for paying that much for a PAC.
yea. the comfort and range of adjustability is amazing. i recommend getting the waist strap too as i just used it today and now the bag feels like it doubles as a bookbag. comfort is something that really is included in the price. its better to pay an obscene amount now and have long time comfort instead of paying alot less and have discomfort later. if you want 5 things that is very important in a bag, im sure comfort will be in the top 3 guaranteed.
durability is another thing that prob will be in the top 3. i personally vote comfort, then durableness (if that's a word), followed by features. the straps are confusing at first but later the hang of it will come. (similar to the learning curve of riding fixed)
*price is very steep, i will admit, but think and see what you get for it. its alota $ for alot to get back. i think its worth all the $ but this is just me. if a bag last 5-10yrs STRONG then $400 is not alota in the long run especially when you have gas prices that equal that in a month or two.