You are not really comparing like markets. The Lighter1's weight (with pot) is equivalent to a Bearvault and costs a similar amount. Bearikade is much lighter, but it is much more expensive and not IGBC approved. Lighter1's lil' Sami weighs comparable to the Bearikade Scout, costs much, much less, and has IMHO a better form factor (slimmer). It is smaller than the scout, but, again IMHO, the perfect size for a weekend solo trip.

The pot is heavy, but it was designed to stand up to a grizzly bear