Thanks. You have a point, but I think if a person knows they're going to use a product to its full potential then the price put out won't matter in the long run, because usually with the price tag comes quality as well. I've spoken to a few messengers who have had their Pacs for over 5yrs plus and they still perform like the day they received it. The amount of features included with it outweigh a backpack to me, but that's only because I prefer the feeling of a mess bag on the bike instead of backpack. I do have a backpack for when I do some walking as well though.