As for Osprey alternatives, their Extended Fit collection includes several packs, including the budget-friendly Renn 65 and heavy-hauling Ariel 65, but neither is as well-rounded as the Jade
However, carrying systems vary wildly in comfort
You could get more vert going slower in ECO (if you were on an E-Bike with your buddies on ACOUSTIC bikes), but that somewhat defeats the point of the E-Bike for me personally (which would be getting more vert in less time)
It's a solid choice for targeting smaller species or building a versatile, easy-to-handle rod
And if you want to catch other fish like perch, crappie, or bluegill, then an ultralight rod will be better for them, too