Women's Sawtooth 45

The meat hauling was the real test, and the load rode so stable on my hips that I forgot it was even full. The day-hunt layout keeps everything organized without extra bulk, and it handled the brush without snagging once. This is the pack I've been chasing for seasons.

Packed it for an all-day hunt and the way it cinches down when the load gets heavy is a game-changer. Hauled out a full load of meat without the straps digging in once, which is more than I can say for my old pack.

The straps sit right on my shoulders without digging in, even loaded with a quarter of meat on the way out. The day-pack size is perfect for a light load in, and it handled the heavy haul back to the truck without feeling like it was going to tear. My third hunt with it and it's still holding up gre