Favorite pack – Gossamer Gear G4-20. (40 liter) ..light well designed and love the shelter pocket. I use this one the vast majority of the time.
Favorite larger pack – Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60 liter…. The frame design rocks and their load lifter design works… unlike some packs I’ve tried. I use this one when I have to carry my BV 500 for extended trips in the Sierra, during winter in PA when I have bulkier gear or when I’m taking extra fly fishing gear for back country fly fishing trips.