Kestrel 38L Men's Backpacking Backpack

I was in a similar situation after cracking a few vertebrae. My answer was an Osprey pack with otherwise ultralight gear. I think it's a Kestrel 38, but I could be wrong. I was able to take almost all the weight off my back. They're some fully featured packs like Durston's that are lighter than most

I LOVE my osprey kestrel, but it's too big for a day pack. I think mine's above 50L. Maybe they have a smaller one? For wearing a daypack, if you can get one that transfer the weight to your hips it should help a lot. If you can go try them on in store, loaded down, that's best. Kestrel works for me

You’ll want a bigger pack with a frame, saw stuff gets heavy fast. I like the osprey kestrel 38, it started as my personal overnight pack and then I was issued another one for cut n runs with the FS. Fits everything you’d need for a day shot and carries the weight well while still being light. Seemi