I've had enough hunters element gear come apart at the seams that I would probably steer well clear of their hunting packs. I've also had a pack shoulder strap let go on a decent meat retrieve and it was a fucking ballache.
Look at the good hiking brands, and throw a wtb post up in the buy sell. One planet makes good gear and a bit cheaper than cactus. Quite a few people in the forum use the osprey 85l packs with good reviews. Also, I don't love the tatonkas design personally but they definately seem to have a decent following and the ones ive handled seemed well put together.
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