Which pack should I go with?

[Eric30]

EXO all the way and don't look back!

 

[piper907]

anything EXCEPT kifaru

 

[KurtR]

My kifaru fits me better than my brothers exo and he likes his exo better. Another guy likes his stone glacier better then either of those.

 

[Deer Deleter]

I want a Mystery Ranch but worried about the squeaking…

 

[wh0cansay]

I want a Mystery Ranch but worried about the squeaking…

Why MR over the other brands? Doesn't seem like good value to me. Overbuilt, overpriced, not exactly known for its comfort under load, etc.