Keith,
A year and half ago we went thru the exact decision making process
you are facing. Hundreds of walk thrus, paralysis by analysis, fixation
on the most minute of details. At end game we chose the
Artic Fox 29-5T Silver Fox Ed.. Just today , on a trip back from another camp...
asked the Princess what she would change on our rig if she could...
crickets. (ie no response).
Both rigs you are considering have good bones, reliable manuf., and
large fanbases... you will do fine with either. But, when I had to commit
with my hard earned dollars I went with the Northwood product.
Good luck.
Charles