I do alot of backpacking and I have gone through many packs. There are some very very good packs out there but they are also very very expensive. I have found that Kelty makes just about the best pack for your money. They are built well, carry well and comfortable. Best of all, they won't break the bank! Look into kelty, they make everything from hip packs today packsto 3-4 day packs and all the way up tothe largest ofpacks.