As durable, with more organization.
"LAPG brand is top notch. I have packs from the brands that cost much, much more and they are no more durable than my LAPG packs. In fact, I use my LAPG packs more and have yet to damage them in any way. If you're wondering why I use my LAPG packs more than I use my high dollar packs, it's simple, my LAPG packs have better organization. LAPG packs have much more options to organize your storage, especially small items. They have pockets for many different sizes of doo-dads. It doesn't seem to matter to the big shot pack manufacturers if their packs have any means of organizing at all. I guess that you're supposed to think that their packs are better because they cost two or three times more. Well, they aren't. In fact, the only thing I can say in favor of the really expensive packs is that they are a tad bit lighter. They are not that much lighter, just some. I'm talking ounces. The LAPG packs more than make up for the tiny bit of extra weight in the ability to easily find what you are looking for. . . and the much lower price. I know that there are some of you out there that are going to say that when you're hiking up a mountain every little bit of weight that you can save is worth the money. When you figure in the extra weight of the organizer pouch that you will need to add to the expensive packs, you’re actually ending up with less overall weight with the LAPG packs. That, plus you're spending even more for the pouch. So, trust me. Get you an LAPG pack and try it. If you aren't satisfied with it I will be shocked. I don't work for LAPG. I just really love their packs."