RE: Day-packs?
With your back not being in the best of shape at this point in time, you might want to consider a combination daypack - fannypack. The pack can be used as a fannypack now, then when your back is better, you can take advantage of the daypack part of it. This pack is very comfortable and has padded shoulder straps as well as an adjustable belt. I' ve used this pack for both deer and elk hunting for 4yrs. It' s made of quiet saddle cloth, is waterproof and big enough (not bulky) for all day and then some. It has outside compartments for flashlight-knife&sharpner- water-leatherman. The fannypack part has two large pockets for food-elk bags- miscelaneous stuff, and still have the daypack part if needed. It folds up in front of fannypack out of the way. It' s made by Crooked Horn Outfitters, and is called the Non Typical, Cabelas sells it for 89.95. Elknut1