Reddit reviews Condor Gen II Battle Belt Black, Small
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New contoured shape to aid mobility while kneeling, bending, etc50% thinner than regular Battle belt for less bulkSide panels with hook & loop closure for easy inner belt threading and drop leg holster attachmentTwo rows of webbing across beltFour D-rings for harness
I used 3/4" blue sleeping pad as the foam in shoulder straps and a hip belt. If you don't need a lot of padding, it'd be easier to sew through/around 3D mesh (possible ventilation) or thinner 1/4" foam or a yoga mat. 500D Cordura is extremely durable and affordable fabric, 250D would be lighter and thinner. Using ripstop nylon would be another option (Joann's fabrics has some) and lighter weight, but not as tough as Cordura. Note that Cordura and different nylons aren't 'breathable' but I prefer not having them soak up sweat.
Check http://www.rockywoods.com/ and http://www.seattlefabrics.com/
How I made straps (two cordura layers around blue foam)
3D Mesh Belt (cordura outside, 3D mesh inside)
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Look at these for inspiration (or buy one) this, this, this, etc. You can also search for 'removable hip belt' patterns. Make sure you leave enough space in the front to cinch the belt (so foam only covers back and hips)
It's a bit harder (but that's good) because there are a few conditions. It's good that you have a lot of conditions. That way it's easier for people to recommend a bag that really fits you. I think there are a few that could come up, but would cost in excess of $300. For example the minaal. Let me try to summarize your conditions and see if I have it right:
If you don't mind tactical bags, you can combine a 5.11 rush 24 (37L capacity) with a condor hipbelt = £113 in the UK. You can probably find them both cheaper in the US.
5.11 Rush 24 (£90 GBP): https://www.amazon.co.uk/5-11-ACKAM112-Tactical-RUSH24-Backpack/dp/B00EKJ0HMS
Condor 241 Generation 2 battle belt (£23 GBP): https://www.amazon.co.uk/CONDOR-241-002-S-Battle-Belt-Black/dp/B00AOCFPR2
Combine them using this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lf0C8k2pB8