I ride a 1x9 setup for a long while and I found that it was a bit too much compromise. I have a Sugino crank waiting to be double+guarded so I can have a 38/24 setup up front. Since you seem to do predominantly mountain/trail stuff I'd hold onto that front lowest gear. Worse comes to worse take off the front derailleur and shift by hand.
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