Favorite Hunting Pack & Reccomendations

[Firetwin3]

I've narrowed it down between the X2 and the 2200. Currently I'm at a size disadvantage and the badlands does not seem as suited towards us shorter fellows. However a 3rd name seems to keep popping up.  Does anyone have experience with any of the horn hunters?

[Tbar]

Alot of guys badmouth the badlands packs but I absolutly love my badlands 2200. I use it for everything! Lots of guys say its to big for a daypack but its perfect for me and very comfortable, even with heavy loads. Ive packed out a few elk with it and it handles quarters very well. Another thing guys say is its only big enough for a couple night backpack hunt. I call bs! I packed enough gear for a 7 day hunt and packed in 13 miles. Pack weighed 73lbs.

I've had good luck packing may with mine too. Like you said it handles quarters real well. I also packed a bear out whole that weighed 125lbs.
I also have 2 eberlestock packs that I cannot complain a bit about, great packs. I would see which one fits you best and go with that ad opposed to what we say. Good luck.

[skidynastar33]

Look at the Easton pickup backpack. It's new and there's no lifetime warranty but it will be the most comfy day back u will try on! Lots of space, I put a 40 pound bag of corn inside the pack. Great components on the pack, meat hauling capability. I didn't like the 2200 cause it was to intruding of a pack for me, Same with some of the other ones. This one u barely feel like u got it on and it's very light. Best part I got mine on camofire for $100. No way nothing will beat that price. Only downer would be no lifetime warranty.