Yep, I'd also like to see how the meat shelf works. In the photos so far it looks like a fabric type shelf that folds against the pack frame or let's down in place. I don't like metal or frame material meat shelves, and prefer to diamond hitch them onto the frame and save carrying the weight and extension of the shelf. But I'm in a minority and a real meat shelf will sell better to most folks.
If I were still doing a lot of backpacking as part of my job plus a lot more for personal reasons, the value is there. In reality I have to admit that I do less real backpack hunting as I age and am not sure whether or not to spring for the basic frame, which is what I want. Keep testing and reporting and I will ponder this a bit more! I have two backpack hunts planned for this Fall with more that will be impromptu or day packs of meat (I expect!).
