Camping wise think a more luxurious, yet still ultralight sleeping pad, could go a long way considering how much time is spent sleeping (and lounging) in camp. Camp chairs pop up on other hikers including younger ones. I am able to use a small foam “sit pad” and try to get in the habit of using it at home on the floor once daily to help stave off any need for a dedicated chair. I knew a backpacker, who also fished, that used a now discontinued folding “hinged” type 16 oz chair inside the original G40 pack as a frame (along w/TT Contrail, pot with lid that was also a small pan, etc..). Maybe an integrated design using something similar would have a market? Of course it’d have to be available for breaks (= outside the pack).
There’s taller doors on shelters too, but ultimately some sort of exercise/physical therapy may need to be adhered to. In terms of not being able to hike, maybe replace with overnight trips on a bike?
