Alps is making it for them probably. While alps isn’t what many here consider top tier, it’s lacking only in function. Not construction. So, I’m betting it will withstand use just fine. If it’ll function for that use. I’m sure it will too having owned and used multiple alps gear. Browning does indeed rebrand everything it sells these days. But, it’s good gear in my experience.
Their discontinued Tommy boy puffer jacket is better then any I’ve owned. Big names and all. 200 gram of pro aloft, weighs 16 ounces. I’ve wore it to single digits and stayed toasty. Packs up into a 1.5 liter dray sack too.
I hooked my browning glacier tent with my trekking poles coming out of it one morning. Tore the zipper seam loose from the stitching. I called them, told them what had happened, asked to send it in for repairs. The rep asked for pics. I sent them. He called back in ten 10 minutes and gave me tracking on a brand new one. I explained it was my fault. He said no worries. Use a little tenacious tape and now you’ll have two of them.
I’m betting the pack will do great if you can live with the waist belt.
