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<blockquote data-quote="ofbandg" data-source="post: 2487981" data-attributes="member: 91402"><p>Designated hunting packs are definitely heavier and built stronger. I am a big fan of Osprey for regular packing but, for hauling a load, external frame packs with large bags made of heavy material work better. Like ridgewalker I too began hauling using Trapper Nelson's and up until recently still used their bag on an external frame for hauling game taken on day hunts. Years ago I ran into a few internal "A" frame packs that were tough enough to cross over for both regular packing and hunting. They were made by Mountain Equipment Co-op and they lasted for years. The only problem with them was if they got bloody they were very hard to clean and they didn't smell too good as they age. Regular backpacking packs have gotten very light in recent years and that is good for what they are intended, while hunting pack are getting heavier if anything. I have seen hunting packs weigh over eight pounds empty and recreational packs of the same size may weigh half that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ofbandg, post: 2487981, member: 91402"] Designated hunting packs are definitely heavier and built stronger. I am a big fan of Osprey for regular packing but, for hauling a load, external frame packs with large bags made of heavy material work better. Like ridgewalker I too began hauling using Trapper Nelson's and up until recently still used their bag on an external frame for hauling game taken on day hunts. Years ago I ran into a few internal "A" frame packs that were tough enough to cross over for both regular packing and hunting. They were made by Mountain Equipment Co-op and they lasted for years. The only problem with them was if they got bloody they were very hard to clean and they didn't smell too good as they age. Regular backpacking packs have gotten very light in recent years and that is good for what they are intended, while hunting pack are getting heavier if anything. I have seen hunting packs weigh over eight pounds empty and recreational packs of the same size may weigh half that. [/QUOTE]
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