Thanks all for the excellent ideas. I ended up with a GoRuck GR1.

Hikermor, I have had several students with the Estwing bag, OK but I wanted a backpack. My old Gfeller shoulder bag is still in use. As for the Frame, I still use an old Kelty and use it when the rock load is going to be high.

Drahthbaar, The Eberlestock (I think the X-2) is my idea of an ideal hunting pack, but the style and appearance did not fit my needs here.

Phaedrus, I have used the True North many times on the fireline. GREAT bags but the hip style (great when you are doing fireline duties) is not my favorite for everyday wear. I looked in hopes they had a fireline quality ruck, but the only one they show right now is in ripstop, which does not stand up well in my use.

tomfranda, I like the idea of the Bean, but I am concerned about the wear.

acropolis 5, The NF Recon looks like a great bag, much like my London Bridge, but the look is too military in some places.

Thanks again for all the good recommendations, I will soon write a short after action on my first use of the GR1.

Respectfully,

Jerry