I really like the two side pockets. Stores my spotter and tripod really well, yet readily available when needed. Having the bag come off the frame is really nice when you need/want to wash blood off of it. I also got their rain cover, which has turned out really nice in a few storms.
As far as packing, the only other pack I can give a head to head is the horn hunter full curl. I did an elk and two deer with it and have done two elk and one deer with the outdoorsman's. Different leagues IMO. Outdoorsman's gets the notch for me.
I have been using an outdoorsman pack for a few seasons. I have packed out 2 bulls and one deer. I have done over a 100 hundred lbs with it. I have not worn any other packs but I think it is comfortable enough! I really have no complaints but I wish they had hip pouches.
I haven't put it together yet, but I bought some kuiu hip pockets that I was going to use. Was contemplating on using velcro to keep them in place.
