I recommend reading the whole section on burnout. Although burnout isn't really the topic of the article this is the most enlightening writing I have ever read on it. Hoping it might serve you.
Goruck backpacks. They remain unbelievably comfortable with heavy loads, last forever and the clamshell design makes them easy to pack and more importantly find your stuff. The only backpacks I will buy anymore.
The gr2 and gr3 are excellent travel bags when you need something bigger. Only backpacks of that size that I have found comfortable to carry with just shoulder straps.
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I appreciate you starting with context and the sections about innovation and data had me laughing.
I recommend reading the whole section on burnout. Although burnout isn't really the topic of the article this is the most enlightening writing I have ever read on it. Hoping it might serve you.