Took both hind quarters out on a trip of a big 7x7 I shot one time. Did not de-bone it. I could go about 15 yards and have to stop. Luckily, it was a downhill pack. Would not do this, or suggest this again. I'm a big fella, 6'6", 210lbs, and in pretty good shape. It was our last pack, after shooting two bulls together, and I didn't want to go back up again. VERY heavy.......