I really wish someone had told me this earlier. Spending all your stuff on faction packages and rep is actually a horrible idea because youll only get light 240ish stuff. The higher your current light level is, the better your rewards will be. Its nice in theory but i wish we had known before i spent a bunch of heavy synth on faction packages. Vendor items have 280 light. If you are already 280 light your packages will give you items that are better than vendor items. Also be sure you have all your highest light stuff equipped before opening any package...