Value for the price is good. Simple to set up and use, watch some YouTube videos on how to use a sluice. Only complaint is i will need to take sandpaper to all the edges as they are rough and unfinished. Once this is done it should be fine. The way the riffle plates and miners moss come out leave this sluice open to various modifications. It comes with a handy bag but I don't think it is suitable to use as a back pack. I will see what I can find at the thrift store to hold this, a couple pans and various other equipment for a day at the river.