I would say the best "starter" backpack is a GRIP. I just got my Spinal Tap monday, my first backpack. It is absolutely AMAZING. However, yesterday a guy I knew quit disc golf entirely, and sold me his GRIP EQ chuck full of premium discs for $150. I couldn't pass up that deal even though I didnt want a GRIP at whatsoever. Tell ya what, that this is amazingly comfortable, im really impressed with it. I think I might use it for my shatty weather and most casual round bag, and keep my Spinal Tap for tournaments, long days, and disc roadtrips.