KnotOnCall
Member
Wow. thanks for all the replies and advice. Its been a few days since I got to check the forum. I didn't realize the ILBE weighed 12lbs. I will for sure be checking out rokslide. The alps outdoors pack is on my short list. I do have a really nice $250+ kelty backpack I use for hiking. I know it sounds crazy, but I just didn't want to get it covered in blood hauling meat out, if I shoot something. A pack and good boots all the gear I really need to buy this year, so spending a little more shouldn't be too big of a deal.