Don't have any recommendations for a woman specific pack, but what it really boils down to is proper fit. Google Becca Moffat and look at some of her pictures, this woman is a "bad ass" when it comes to packing, and I know that she is running a Kifaru pack, but unsure if it's the Duplex or Bikini frame. Some other great options would be the Exo Mountain Gear, Stone Glacier, and Horn Hunter Full Curl. I have all of these except the Stone Glacier and all of these packs are made in the USA.