It seems made some incorrect statements in the above post. I meant to say I wanted something SMALLER than my Condor II pack for an edc/half day hiker.

I've settled on the Maxpedition Gearslinger Malaga. I've picked the Foliage color as my pick for year around functionality. It's an 11.5 liter bag with the strap in the middle thereby allowing you to carry it draped over either shoulder versus being a right or left shoulder carry.

I've also got some other things in works, we'll see how they pan out.