Thank you for the recommendation, I checked it out. The Kalais looks like the bare minimum of what I'll need, which is definitely what I'm shooting for. They're just a touch out of my price range, I am certain that the quality makes it worth the money however. I'm going to make the 2 hour drive to my nearest REI sometime this week, if no conventional gear will fit my style, my next step will be small workshops like Elemental Horizons. I'll contact them first if it comes to that, the streamlined design would be perfect for what I do.

Thank you again!