FWIW, I have been thinking of getting something larger than the Mule and now that Pete mentionned the Deuter, I've started looking at them. There is a huge variety including one with built in armour. I don't need that but interesting to see the innovation.

For all you Deuter owners, what model do you use?

Seems like dMinor is opting for something other than a Deuter. They must have turned down his offer for sponsorship or he simply ran out of space in his sig.