Actually now most of my time is spent looking at day packs. I really like the Drago Gear Tracker. Also the 511 24 isn't to bad. The maxped falcon II and the Vulture II are both about 350-400 cubic inches smaller than the Drago Tracker (listed 1800 cubic inches). The Durability seems to be there, but.....

It was recommended to me to go up to 2000 cubic inches, but I have the Tactical Taylor 3 day assault bag for more stuff. I'm just looking for a short hike (probably most of the time no more than 2 miles) pack for "Essentials". Yeah I have a tendency to OVER THINK what is essential.