I went into so many bag stores when I was planning my trip to Peru. I was doing the Inca Trail so as well as a good travelling bag I needed a back pack, water bottle, sleeping bag, those quick dry towels that don't take up any space, a pillow, a rain jacket - I pretty much needed everything. I had no idea what kind of brands or styles of things were the best to buy, and I found when I went into large chain stores or big brand stores, the staff there just gave me one item of everything I needed in order to get me to spend a few hundred bucks in their store. Mac Pac Newmarket wasn't like that. In fact, they recommended their back pack, which I ended up buying, and gave me good examples of other places I should get the other things I needed. That made me trust their judgement, and I am glad I did, because my back pack was perfect, and not too expensive. Thanks! read more