This is a great backpack. I use it for the surf to carry my tackle and a light jacket. I chose this cuz its really the only kind of it class that has the Tru Zip zipper which seals water out when closed. Also it is 100% submersible for them creeper swells. The material of the bag is tough for setting your bag on all sorts of terrain from sand to rock. I still would be careful to try and not hook it with a fishing hook. Just wish it had more compartments or pockets inside and more color swatches to choose from. As far as price range goes I don’t think it worth $300. If it wasn’t for all my TD rewards and discounts probably would have looked for something close to it. Other than that it’s an awesome bag.