Just added up my figures - came to a total of $432, subtracting REI's money back patronage dividend (typically 10%), the total expenditure would be under $400, substantially cheaper than the $562 quoted price tag.
You have not stated how you are going to make that kit do everything that the SEVENTY2 can do. If you can't make your kit do everything the SEVENTY2 can do, it's not a better version of the SEVENTY2.
This shows the importance of training over mere gadgetry.
We're discussing the SEVENTY2, not the skill of the user.
Please spell my avatar correctly. Rant over and out.
Capitalizing your screen name is the only difference I see. Is that the problem?
Jeanette Isabelle