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the axiom is attractive cause its waterproof, and i'd likely have atleast a camera and maybe a phone in it. on the other hand, it looks to be completely devoid of any external pockets which might end up nullifying some of its convenience.
OK, that Axiom looks a lot nicer than the cheapies.
I'd recommend that you always carry electronic stuff in its own plastic bags anyway -- if you open your lid in the rain to get out an energy bar, you don't want to fry your camera.
I really like the big side pockets on my Alta H-100. I put a 5oz bottle of Hammergel and an energy bar in the right-hand side and eat them as I go along. Then as I create trash, it all goes into the left-hand side.
The Alta has a big, main compartment with a slash pocket in the front where I stick miscellaneous small things that I want to be able to grab quickly, like the camera. It has a medium-sized zipper pocket in the front where I stick stuff like wallet and phone that I'll only need if I'm not riding. It's really hand to have some pockets.