I'm partial to Eberlestock packs for elk hunting. The X2 is my daypack for everything and was less than $180, it can haul out a first front quarter before switching to a meat hauler. I have hunting partners with the Team elk, Blue Widow, and Dragonfly versions , all of them are comfortable and carry weapons easily so you can walk in or out hands free in the dark.
I'm going to change meat hauler packs this year and retire my old Cabelas Alaskan external frame and go with a wilderness Specialties Bighorn.
Several folks here love Kuiu packs but I cant make myself spend more on a pack then my elk rifle.
