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Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone had experience with either the LL Bean Carryall frame/pack linked here:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/64392?page=hunters-carryall-pack


Or, the Slumberjack rail hauler frame pack linked here:

https://slumberjack.com/rail-hauler-frame/


Which one do you think would be a better choice for hauling out meat, rack, etc? Especially the comfort factor. Or if you have ideas for a better alternative, I'm all ears (would like to keep the cost at about $100 or less).

Thanks in advance!

I can't comment on those, but I have hauled hundreds of pounds of meat in a Cabela's Alaskan packs and they are great.

For $100 or less the Aluminum Alaskan Guide from Cabelas is a good frame

+1 here, I've had the Alaskan frame from Cabelas for 15+ years!

I'm 100% sure that there are way way better frames out there but my Alaskan Guide has worked for several years......add in a bunch of cord and I like re-bar wire for tools, water, or tightening your load and your good to go.

I'm from Missouri....we like wire

Mine works great as well, very comfortable.

My Alaskan has hauled out several hundred lbs of elk but with about 100lb. load last year it couldn't stay balanced and eas not comfortable at all. This year ill be using a Bighorn combo from Wilderness Specialties to do daypack &meat hauling both.

Kelty Cache Hauler is what I use. I've seen them for $75 on black friday at Sportman's warehouse.

As many have said, the Cabelas frame is hard to beat.

That said, I will avoid strapping one to my back in the future. Mystery Ranch is much more comfortable.

But for the price, Cabelas.

There's been a few fairly in depth posts in the Backpacking section on the Carry-All. IIRC, EdT did a few and seemed to like it for the price.

I have an old Camp Tails magnesium external backpack frame that has carried hundreds of pounds of elk and deer meat out without any issues. In the olden days, I could field dress a young mule deer and strap the entire animal on the frame and walk out.

Now I just bone out the meat.

I spray painted it in camouflage colors and it works just as good as the newer more expensive ones.

It handles a 100 lbs of meat without any problem.

BH63

I used an eberlestock F1 frame last couple of years... You can find them for right around $100 used.... I had a kifaru camp bag attached to it and never had a problem carrying out two elk quarters at a time... It has numerous compression straps for cinching a load and is fairly comfortable...

With that said a MR frame with load shelf or a Kifaru frame with cargo panel or any of their numerous packs is much more comfortable but also much more $$$$$...

Why not get the best

https://bullpacs.com/

I am looking at these right now:

1. Stone Glacier Sky 5100: http://www.stoneglacier.com/hunting-packs/sky-5100

2. McHale Custom Backpack: http://www.mchalepacks.com/ultralight/detail/MBSuper.htm

3. Kifaru packs: https://store.kifaru.net/packs-c3.aspx

Your $100 limit makes it tough.

The Bullpacs are great but over your limit unless you find a used one. I never have.

I have used a Dana Designs and just washed it out when done. Mine is several years old now so discontinued by now I'm sure but quite comfortable. I bought it for half off about this time of year from Moose Jaw when they were closing out inventory for the new stuff.

P.S. just checked ...They don't list Dana Designs but a Mystery Ranch Glacial is very similar. (Dana might be out of business for all I know) Point is you may be able to get a very comfortable high quality multi-day or expedition size pack for $100 slightly used, where a new Bullpack is more than double that for just a frame if I remember right.

Because load lifters serve a function.

You can find Dana Designs, both internal and external, on eBay in the $100-$150 range depending on model.