Maxpedition gear is my favorite because I haven't been able to destoy it yet (and sometimes I do try). It's all equally tough so you have only to decide which piece suits your needs based on the size and how you prefer to carry it. My BOB is in a Vulture 3 (soon to be dicontinued) day pack. I would prefer it was lighter, but since I'm not willing to give up any durability... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />