Tedthorn - those are nice looking packs. I really like a fanny type pack because you don't run into the short torso thing unless the yoke is designed 'tight' and results in a weird angle by your neck.
$275 is a bit stiff but if it was exactly the right pack, I'd by it.
Another call tomorrow.
Thanks.
It's not a fanny pack
Its a lower 2/3 pack
Comes with a first load meat hauling system that will hold an entire elk hind quarter