Thought I found the perfect travel bag(field day 22l) Nope! Any suggestions?

Sadly returning mountain hardwear field day 22l. Would love some suggestions. Long story short, I ordered this bag after a lot of consideration but didn’t notice a missing feature compared to its larger sibling (28l field day).

1. I will 90% be using a travel pack to support traveling with my kids. Which means it has to be at least 20l - so I can hold a snack or book or tablet for them as well.

2. 10% of time using it to travel solo, so the size should be able to hold 1 night worth of my things.

3. Because of #1, it needs to be personal item size, as it will likely accompany a carry on item

4. Ideally under 25l, I don’t like overpacking and my carry on is 39L. I can solo travel on 20-25L.

5. Must have features. non clam shell opening(aka I want regular backpack opening) . front open pocket such as a clip in or stretchy wide opening to put a jacket or sandals in. Top small pocket to access sunglasses or another small item(think the usual little felt lined pocket). Laptop sleeve internally. 2 side water bottle pockets, which include compression straps- I often use at least one pocket for non water bottle things, and cinching water bottles as well.

The Mountain Hardwear field day 28l *has the side compression for water bottle holder, and the 22l does not. If not for this one item, I would keep the 22l. I would hope to find a bag under $199with the above features. I feel like I’m not asking for too much? But with every bag either clamshell opening now or without side water bottle compression, I feel like 99% of the backpack market is out for me.