I have used the badlands 2400 for years and this year got a tenzing 2200 to try. I liked it as far as comfort and easy to use pockets. It fit me better than my badlands. As mentioned in other posts, You will not be able to haul an elk quarter with it. I hauled deer quarters this year with it, but you will need something bigger for elk. For the rest of the year I have a tenzing 1250 fanny pack that I use for summer hiking. It will haul everything I need, plus I can carry my hand gun on this pack between the belt and outside pocket.