waist/lumbar/butt pack

[sarge1967]

+1 on the Maxped Sabercat and, if you want something smaller, the Proteus.

With both, I use Maxpedition's small rollypoly to hold my water bottle.

Same here. The Mini Rolly Polly fits a 32 oz. Nalgene perfect. Adds a lot of weight though. (Full Nalgene that is)

 

[addylo]

Aw man... I own a lot of Max gear but for some reason have never noticed the Proteus. May have to add one to the collection. Cheers!

 

[dalefuller]

My Versipack is the Proteus (IIRC). No water bottle holders but it has everything else the OP wants. I keep mine in the car ready to go. Makes a nice pack for day hikes and gives several attachment options for my Izzy 2 with a molle clip.

 

[Buckles]

I love my maxped proteus. It's just the right size for a quick hike.

 

[Bare Rib]

The Mountainsmith bags are great. You can fit some molle gear on the two webs where the bungie cord goes through as long as they are not huge heavy things.