Thanks for the reply. The Kelty has gotten to the point where cinching it up isn't as easy as it used to be due to its age, Granite Gear may still work but want to look at options. I'll look at some ULA stuff, but I really need decent back support and good hip belt. Local outfitters don't have that big a selection of packs, so my experiences are often trial-and-error.

I like simple - had an old Mountainsmith pack years ago,land there were so many adjustments on it that nobody could get 'em all right...... I forget the model, though.