My favourite small day packs have been the MR dragon slayer and bighorn. The kifaru spike camp, late season and 14er were also very good. For a more versatile pack I also like the kifaru 24” hunting frame with the 22mag bag.
The only two I still own are the above mentioned 22mag and my MR dragon slayer. The dragon slayer was hard to find after it was discontinued but I bought it for $180 which is less $$$$ then some junkier brands brand new.
Eberlestock and badlands aren't in the same league compared to the packs I mentioned and yea I tried them too when I was young and dumb(er). Unfortunately with packs they’re individual specific and what worked for me might not work for you. Don’t be afraid to buy used, kifaru, MR, stone glacier, exo, etc all have lifetime warranties and build bombproof packs.
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