It's not a good deal if it can't be used for its intended purpose. I remember a friend who was new to backpacking telling me about the great deal he got on a tent he expected to use for backpacking. It weighed 22 lbs.Regardless of if the backpack is good enough to go backpacking with, that was a great deal. I love those low end discount retailers because you find designer brands at really good prices. I do about half of my clothes shopping in those places.