I have packed out quite a few elk btw mine and friends. Usually 4 trips/backpack full loads unless camp is coming out also head and cape if it comes out is called the anchor. Take turns when it comes out if more than one. For cold weather, full camp, rifle and food... pack might weigh in 60's so packing 80 is not bad at all 90 feels like 100 and 100-110 is years gone by for me and was pretty bad even when i was younger n stronger Depending on terrain and distance 80-95 lbs will be max for all but the toughest and strongest. I have weighed some and Only weighed the ones I figured were over 100 and most were in the 90's..