I've been using the Creek Company ODC 816 for over a year and have put in 50+ days on it.

So far I've chipped off a ton of paint, broken one oar and burst two small tears in the seams. The oar and seams were my fault. I got a new replacement pair of oars for $10 (I've used the Creek Co customer support 3-4 times and always have been pleased), and sewed up the seams.

It's easy to assemble, and very fast to deflate (unlike the Bucks bags which take forever). It's too big to fit in the back of my mazda pickup, but if I take a few pieces apart I can fit everything in fully inflated.

I've found it very easy to mount a rod rack, rod holders (for trout trolling), and a fish finder. A livewell will be tricky though because you can't move the frame forward to compensate for the heavy weight in the back. I will probably have to use a partially submerged livewell or a mesh bag when I try some of the bnt tournaments soon.

Compared to the Bucks Bags Alpine it's bigger with longer oars, holds more gear and weight, is easier to deflate, is a little harder to transport, is a little less durable, is made with better oarlocks, and is $75 cheaper (and comes with a nice handpump).

That outcast one in BPS for $400 also looks very nice.

Nicolo