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I just bought the Cabelas Alsakan Outfitter extreem.I have not used it yet but I'm very impressed with quality.I put my 10 year old dughter in it to test it(90 lbs).I can walk very comfortable with it loaded.
I used to use a Jansport frame to pack out and I can say they are a joke.
I would shy away from the 2200 badlands just due to it's size,but I realy like the badlands 4500.
Don't forget Elerstock either,they make some darn good packs(J-104 or J-105).
I bought a Hornhunter Mainbeam XL last year for a day pack,it has the capacity of 3000 ci,and also a meatshelf to pack 1/4 or a deer out.I never did get to use the pack on 1/4's.It is also a option for a day pack/meat pack.
BBJ

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Thanks, but it wasn't my sheep. I just went along to help pack.[8D]

Not sure what the pack was. I borrowed it so that I wouldn't have to fly one up to Alaska. I didn't want any checked luggage.

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For heavy loads I would see if I could get my hands on a Mc Kinley. If you cant find one of those, my next choice would be a Kelty. I have packed large loads in my Blacks Creek Alaskan, but for the big jobs, I want my external frame Mc Kinley. I have a camptrails moose pack which is one compartment that unzips in the front for getting the meat in and outand hasstraps to secure the load and keep it from landing low on your hips.

I have packed out 20+ bulls with this setup and have never had a back ache. For the shouler straps, I like to use fleece seatbelt covers from an auto store. It sure helps with the wear and tear of the straps.

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Nice pick dayna, that's the sort of stuff that gets my blood flowing and keeps me going.

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I bought two frame packs from Gander Mountain.....$40.00 each on sale from $50. I quatered out my elk this year and they both worked likea charm!!

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Thanks alot for the help guys,
what do you guys think about the Redhead pack frame:
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=55469&hvarDept=400&a mp;hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=8&hvarSubCode= 12&hvarTarget=browse

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I've been using this Kelty frame for a couple of years now and I love it. It seems more compact than my Cabelas Alaskan guide series frame. My waiste size is a little small for the cabelas frame and the Kelty one fits great taking alot of weight off of my shouldrs. The side pieces wrap around the load and there's a blaze orange cover that zips out of the bottom.
I've hauled several elk out with it over the last few years and it has performed flawlessly each time.
http://www.bobwards.com/bobwards/servlet/item/features/84439-03

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Noobie question. Do you guys carry the pack frame on you while hunting? Or do you hike back to camp to get it after a kill. Or does it depend on how far your hiking from camp. If you don't use it always, do you use a smaller backpack for gear?

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Da,
I always left my pack frameat camp.They are generaly noisy and cumbersome.That is why I bought the Hornhunter Mainbeam XL.I can bring a load of meat out on the first trip,and not waste a trip for the pack frame.
BBJ

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I liked the frames on the backs of 2 pack mules that took our quartered Elk out from about 5 miles in. I would have taken us at least a 1 1/2 to 2 days to get them out of the rugged country and still it took 3/4 with the mules. I liked my pack mule "Daisy" the best. ;) She's one of them in the back.