I dont consider myself in the same league as Brad, KC, or some of the others but have hauled a few elk. I've been using Mystery Ranch of various flavors for the past couple years. On my last load last year in elk season, hauled a front and hind about 1.5 miles to the road. A steep climb the first 0.33 mile and a relatively gentle incline all the way the the road. With trekking poles, I stopped twice. I find MR fit me fairly well with my 12 year old girl length torso. Just recd my Popup 28, now have 4 MR packs. Doubt I need another......
