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Does anyone out there have experience with Granite Gear's "Nimbus Great Northern" canoe pack?  [See:   (You need to Login or Register ]  Is it worth the money?  As I know I can knock $50 off the listed price, would it be worth $269?

OR, would GG's Superior One, the BWJ's Extra-Wide Super Pack (or whatever Stu calls it), or the Kondos or Duluth Pack or Ostrom or the CCS Hybrid equivalents of the Nimbus Great Northern be a better canoe pack?

I just recently "retired" my two ancient Granite Gear packs & I'm looking a BIG comfortable pack to slide in the middle of my SR17 for my typical 8-12 day expeditions.  I'm really not interested in immersion packs, either.  Also, its not really a question of money.  Mainly, I want a top-flight, easy-to-wear & handle, tough-wearing canoe pack (maybe with a few bells & whistles but not necessarily loaded) that will last me the rest of my canoeing days (figure 15 years for sure but I fully expect to recalibrate that horizon in the year 2025).

I welcome all recommendations & thoughts on the matter... and, if you own one of these Nimbus Great Northerns, please weigh in!

Thanks!

Jimbo   8-)