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The OP should consider a two pack system. First is his daypack that carries gear for the day and some emergency stuff. In the event of success, I'd opt for a pack frame designed to carry the meat with a fold down platform.
Barneys Alaskan model is about the only one I've seen that can handle 150 #'s.
Kifaru may do it too but I haven't personally seen one "on the job".
Good luck.
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>>Barneys Alaskan model is about the only one I've seen that can handle 150 #'s.<<
I'm not sure I could put a 150# pack on my back, much less hike to the truck.
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The OP didn't ask for a pack to carry 150 lbs., that was someone else.
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I love my Eberlestock X2. Comfy and solid built. Not too expensive either.
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i've got a badlands 4500 which works pretty well for most things. It's a modular set up with the main pack along with a detachable pack that can work as a passable daypack as long as it isn't loaded too heavy. also has a second detachable pack meant to use as a fanny pack but better to just leave it attached to the main pack.
they can be had for 350-400 new and anywhere from 225-300 used.
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I like the Eberlestock X2 and Blue Widow for elk hunting but 150 is more than I can carry in steep country for any distance.
I use the x2 as my do everything pack and have several accessories to go with it - my first quarter comes out with the X2 then I switch to the Cabelas external frame Alaskan as a dedicated meat hauler - flashlight rope water and meat or empty game bags and of course a knife and saw or hatchet. I have lugged over a 100lbs a couple of times the longest maybe 2 miles and found it to be very challenging. This for me, too. Exactly as underlined. I find the X2 to be a great hunting pack. ![[Linked Image]](http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq156/JeffMacey/IMG_2534.jpg)
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