I too agree with the others! Here are some tips that could help: Ask at the store if you can try gear out. Go to the store with a lot of time at you disposal! Put on some packs, load them up with 30lbs, and leave them on for 30 minutes or so, walk around the parking lot, go for a hike if the store is cool with it. This will help you to figure out which ones are really comfortable; they will all be comfortable for three minutes, so you need to wear it to find out the straps hurt your shoulders or the hip belt rubs or the pack is too long, etc. Also, grab some gear from the store you think you might take. Pack it in the backpack. See what one has the pocket features etc that you like.Try to do the same with stoves. See what ones you like. Use them in the parking lot if the storewill let you.

PS. I have the Osprey Cresent and love it, but you may not