Yes, when I first got to AK I was on a tight budget, I got one in a second hand store and used it to haul several moose and caribou home. Thousands of pounds of meat came home on that pack for the years I used it. I recently gave it to a younger guy i work with who is trying to get his first moose.
I do still have a Barney’s frame around which has been a great upgrade and in my opinion it’s the best thing out there for hauling moose. Cam straps hold quarters on tight. It’s also great for hauling bear hides when you don’t want to grease up your nice internal frame hunting pack.
