I've got the Cabela's frame with bag, Have packed deer, many elk and several Moose with it. The heaviest weighed pack i've had with it was 139lbs on a hanging meat scale, and the pack handled it well. Not gonna tell anyone it was comfortable, but I was packing Moose, so it was what it was. The pack made it through quite well. I'd buy another Camela's frame in an instant. I am 6'2" and 280lbs with a 38-40" waist and it fits me fine.