Expensive , well just a tad, but worth it 100 times over due to the ease with which we can now pack for anything from a weekend to a fortnight.
I can honestly say that we have done a lot more touring since buying them, and my wife really enjoys the ease with which we can pack the car with everything. If it fits in the bag, it fits in the car.
Yes soft bags are great, but they can get pushed out of shape easily and don't look very good after a few outings. Our HA bags are like new after 5+ years.
