I have a red Astralplane that I purchased about 1994 and I believe it says it "Bozeman, MT" right on the tag. I was at REI and my buddy convinced me to spend the extra $150, or whatever it was, and I am so glad he talked me into it... "Dave, as much shit as you carry, you deserve the Astralplane". It has been a great pack and still going strong 15 years later. (Although most of those years it has been in the gear closet). Not sure when the switch was made, but look your pack over and see if any of the tags say Bozeman, MT on them. If not, it is likely made in Mexico.