Thank you all for the replies. As I do not live in "backpacking " country, most stores have nothing to examine or try on first hand. Probably like shopping for a snow shovel in Florida.
I am looking for something comfortable, durable, and capable of carrying a daypack sized load for hunting but with a load shelf or compression rig that would allow carrying a meat bag or dry sack in addition to the day pack load.
Open to any other suggestions.
Thanks
Stone glacier and kifaru both make packs that fit their frames and would suit your needs. I believe Stone glacier makes an 1800 pack that allows you to use their frame and load shelf while just carrying day gear, kifaru does the same. Pick which company you like the best and buy it.
