I agree that it is probably over-priced. I only own one Tenzing pack, a 1250 lumbar pack. It too was over-priced and, although a decent pack, I don't know that I would buy it again. If I were going to spend a $1,000 on a pack, it would be a Kafaru (I own a 2nd generation Long hunter with duplex belt system) great pack but very expensive. There are a couple of other pack makers that that get great reviews and are probably as good. One of my favorite packs for the weight I usually carry is the Eberlestock J34. It is a versatile pack that I took on an elk backpack hunt in CO three years ago. It performed nicely with 60+ pounds but that was close to its comfort limit. At less than a third of the price of some packs, I still use it more than most of my other multi-day packs. My favorite day pack is a really cheap Cabela's pack. Weight for weight, it is the most comfortable, quietest hunting pack that I have ever strapped on my back.