I started with an Eberlestock X2. It's a pretty good day pack and can carry a load, but I didn't care for it with loads over 50 pounds. I moved on to an Eberlestock F1 Mainframe with Batwings. I like it just fine. It is a meat hauling son of a gun. I have packed 75-80 pounds comfortably with the F1. The last two years I've used the Mystery Ranch Pop Up 18. I like it mo better overall as a true hunting day pack. The Pop Up makes for a better day pack than the Batwings on the F1. The Pop Up handles meat loads comfortably. I like the load lifters/adjusters better on the Mystery Ranch. I have packed 70-ish pounds with no issues.

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.