Might be worth checking out Cold Cold World.
Randy’s out of NH, he does good work. Nothing crazy high-tech, but he makes solid durable packs that are tough to beat at the price. I’ve got his Chernobyl and Valdez packs, and am a big fan of both. You can get modern tool attachments instead of tool loops if you ask.
http://www.coldcoldworldpacks.com/intro.htm
Also, his artwork is sweet.