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boneaddict:
Have used Eberstock for a long time.  Only downside is it is heavy right out of the gate. It is heavy duty though.  Loads I have carried have been incredible.   I've been tossing it back and forth between EXO and Stone glacier.  I havent decided yet. 

Pathfinder101:
I bought a Slumberjack Deadfall pack a few years ago and love it, BUT when I went to find a link, it seems that they no longer make them (and I can't find one for sale anywhere).  Bummer, because it's a great pack for the money.
 I have a couple of Eberlestock daypacks and I really like them a lot if I don't have to carry a lot of gear.  You can't beat Eberlestock's rifle scabbard system for carrying a rifle long distances.  :twocents:

vandeman17:
I have tried out pretty much all the major brands (Kifaru, Kuiu, Mystery Ranch, Kuiu) and currently have a Stone Glacier that overall I am happy with and is my favorite so far. I have no reason to switch other than I can't help myself because the grass is always greener so I will likely give Exo a try here soon.

Overall, I will say that investing in a good back and properly fitting it is well worth the money. The first time I hauled out a heavy load I was shocked at how good it felt and how much less it beat me up versus my older "cheaper" packs.

Kingofthemountain83:
I have no experience with either pack you listed... I have a Badlands 2200 that expands to 3200... For over 10 years I've packed whole deer or 100+ of meat, head, hide, and gear in, on... It has an internal frame... Does just fine... And an Eberlestock Dragonfly with an internal frame that has packed out the same... It's like a 4500? I think?... Had about 10 years... I carry contractors garbage bags to put the game bags in that go in the pack to keep the interior clean... I usually carry the Badlands pack... #1 it more comfortable... #2 It's lighter than the Eberlestock...#3 It's more stream line then the Eberlestock and doesn't get hung up as much on branches, brush, ect while moving through stuff... And if I really need to go back for another trip of meat we have pack frames that can haul more then we can carry in the truck or back at camp... 

jbeaumont21:
I’ve been using the Alps Big Bear, which is very similar to the Pathfinder, for years. I moved away from a traditional backpack because, here on the wet side, they were constantly getting hung up in brush. Being able to compress it down into a hip pack makes you much more nimble when moving through the woods.

I’ve also been able to fit a full deboned rear elk quarter into the backpack compartment, and I’ve used it many times for packing out elk. I wouldn’t want to hike 10 plus miles with it fully loaded with meat, but it works great for getting that first load back to the bike or truck where I can switch to a larger meat-hauling pack.

In terms of versatility for day hunting, it’s hard to beat the Alps line of expandable day packs.

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