I know some guy use a mystery ranch pop up.

 

Is this presuming you're a mobile hunter who is going to haul everything in and out the same hunt? If you haul a stand/stick combo out and leave it for several hunts, your pack needs might be different than being mobile and hauling it all with you each time you head out. Also, a mile or more in, how do you plan to get game out? Answer those questions and we might be able to fine tune your needs and best options.

 

Yes mobile i take out everything I take in and I would like to be able to quarter and pack out deer I shoot

 

I use the XOP treestand support system and use the stand like a frame pack. I attach my sticks and bag to the stand with gear ties and bungee cords.

 

As stated above, the mystery ranch pop up 30/40 would be a good option. Comfortable, plenty of room/attachment points to secure sticks/stand to exterior or even use the meat shelf, plus room for gear etc..

 

Eberlestock X2 would be a good option as well.

 

This is what I use and have been extremely happy with it. I've carried a Hawk Lock On, 3 different complete saddle setups, API Climbing stand and a Summit Viper.

 

I use the mystery ranch pop up and it’s about as ideal as you can get imo. As long as you don’t have a ton of cloth you can get a whole deer in it.

 

That’s a tall order. Mobile with the ability to quarter and pack out. I’d want a frame pack but wouldn’t consider that where I hunt. Far too cumbersome and big. I go as small and light as I can then grab my deer cart. Takes time but so does cutting a deer up in the field.

 

It’s pretty hard to drag a loaded deer cart up steep ravines for a mile.

 

Agree. I’ve done it a handful of times in southern Ohio. I’ve quartered and packed deer out in hill country, deep in public swamp land, and through the thickest of terrain. It can work, but like I said, a frame pack is the way to go imo. Years ago I hunted with a good friend who is a monster of a man. 6’5”, 275 lbs and was a ncaa d1 runner up wrestler. He would carry deer out over his shoulders. Not an option for me. I’ve tried about everything over the years. For me, the hawk crawler is tough to beat. I like you, hunt well off the beaten path. Probably the biggest reason I’m so selective on the deer I shoot. I have my doe spots that make life easier but I’m not one that has the luxury of hunting ground that isn’t heavily pressured. There is something special about packing deer out though. I just choose not to do it. Wish you the best in your search. The jx3 system can do what you are looking for. I hunted with one for a few years and ended up sticking with a minimalist saddle or ultra light stand.

 

For hauling meat a pack like the Mystery Ranch pop-up is superior to the X2 because you can place the meat directly against the frame and put the bag on the outside. On the X2 you have to place the meat over the bag. It works, but not ideal for a longer pack-out.

I really like my Oregon Pack Works pack (Orion) but they are hard to get the last few years due to material and labor shortages at the company. It isn't a full frame, but has aluminum stays and carries loads really well. Super comfortable and can haul some meat. I know the owner of the company has hauled a few whole quartered deer with his, but doesn't recommend it for doing a whole deer if you can help it.

Like mentioned above, the Eberlestock F1 mainframe would be better for carrying loads, but you'll need a bag to put on it.

 

That would definitely make it easier to raise my standards............if I was in your shoes.

 

I had a MR Pop-up for one season. Swapped out to an EXO. The MR was good enough for lighter loads, but when I had to hump out a decent sized quartered buck, saddle gear and saddle, plus clothes, it just didn't handle weight well. I know the EXO is expensive, but loaded with heavy weight, it is night and day difference between the MR and the EXO. The EXO system is far superior.

I have the K3 4800 bag for camping and 1800 bag for all day hunts. Plenty big enough.

 

I use my KUIU pack with a 2300 bag on it for carrying whatever, including a 20lb climber.

 

I use badlands super day. Can strap my platform (seeker) and 4 helium sticks to outside and still fit a good bit of meat inside it. It’s not framed though and even though I make it work I kinda wish at times I would have gotten a Diablo or even 2200 pack.

 

I listed my Kifaru frame and StrykerXL bag in the classifieds. It's ideal and purpose built for what you're looking to do.

 

Gonna be ordering the Mystery Ranch Treehouse 38 before season

 

Stryker XL

 

 

Personally I prefer a Kifaru frame with a cargo panel & guide lid. Ultralite but can handle over 100lbs.

If I need to pack in a camp it goes in a drybag. Or I can just add some pouches to the CP for clothes, kill kit and other stuff. Can literally haul anything with it...day pack/freighter in one.

The Kifaru frames allow you to adjust the frame to carry more weight on your legs or your shoulders depending on your comfort level. I prefer to put 65% load on my legs but if my legs start to give out, I can put more on my upper body. Did that once in steep country.

I tested and trained with a big water bottle. Figured if i found myself in trouble during my daily hike, I could just dump the water out.

Unlike most other packs, this one provides neck protection, should I find myself the unfortunate target of a predator.