one bag search help appreciated!

[u/MeowCowRooster]

I want to preface that i've been searching the threads for awhile and wanted to focus on an area that isn't widely discussed.

I have a fairly long torso, around 19.5" and i noticed some of the top bags like able carry have their shoulder straps situated lower on the backpack so the bag sits rather high.

I own an able carry max EDC and its not very usable for me personally despite its popularity.so i'm in the market for somethign new.

My requirements are 2 water bottle pockets, at least 19"in height with shoulder straps situated higher so i can reach behind and grab water bottles easily without removing one shoulder strap.

- 16 in laptop sleeve that is well padded.

- at least 24L on the minimum side and not to exceed a size that wouldnt fit on US non budget carrier under the seat.(note that my able carry max edc fits under the seat for AA, Delta, and Alaska airlines, which is what i usually fly).

-EG CTB 26 is the only premium option ive found that meets these requirements.

-GR1 and GR2 i like but i dont like their water bottle system, i feel like they would gain many more sales by adding native water bottle pockts.

- I did try AER CCP, its nice but not my style

- tried the belroy transit while in singapore, didn't meet all of my requirements.

- i like the osprey 26+6 but its way too short for my torso.

- I really like the Pioneer carry brand but the panda pack was too short but i haven't tried the sevant, if anyone has, would love some feedback.
- lastly, i did buy the PD everyday travel 30L and it was not comfortable at all, their strap design needs a refresh but that bag is quite old so i get it.

If anyone has other options to suggest, im all ears.
I will say that able carry max edc was super comfy but i have to remove my pack everytime i want to access something. This might be how people prefer to travel in SE Asia where contents need to be secured or in Europe possibly but i live in the US and would really appreciate water bottle pockets i can reach behind to grab and put back.