New Backpack...Almost

Soooooo, I pull the trigger this morning on a new backpack, only to discover it is unavailable.  Noooooo!!!!!  REI says it is backordered and they have no idea when it will be available.  The online receipt said most backordered items ship in 2-3 weeks.  No stores in the area had any inventory, so I am not optimistic.  My guess is that my backpack is not going to be like most items.  Grrrr.....