I said tough to beat, not the only game in town. Remember the original question was about Kifaru. I did not say that other gear is not good ("you can certainly get good gear for less") or that there is no other American made gear. My statement still stands but I disagree with your interpretation of it.

For my uses those other brands don't have the same features, although they may be perfectly suitable for you. I'm glad you love your stuff but no need to take offense because someone else prefers something different that happens to be expensive.