This is my first external frame. I wanted something to which I could tie customized modular components. I tend to compare it against frames that cost 2-3X. In that light, a 4* frame that works for me is a bargain. For its price, I'd almost rate this frame a 5* frame. Almost.I put 65# on this frame, and carried it for 3 miles, +2000 vertical feet. It's probably the last time I'll ever do that! But not because of the frame. The harness adjusted well to me. Remember before you gripe: Packs are made adjustable and need to be adjusted! Despite the weight, the load was comfortable. I am happy with the frame and will probably use it the rest of my life.There are, however, reasons I could not rate this frame better than 4* and would probably rate it 3 1/2*, were it possible. One reviewer complained of the shoulder strap coming undone, making a difficult hike nearly impossible. That is one reason I took a hard look at the webbing. The other reason is that the webbing looks cheap, and it is. (Consider the price.) The webbing on the shoulder harnesses was very light-duty for a pack rated 75#. However, the killer is that the straps were stitched, and on one strap the stitching was only 50% complete and was loose! (Would have broken on me had I not caught it.) Furthermore, I think stitching is a weak frame connection and should not be used. I ripped the seams on both sides (where the strap connects to the frame) and tied it on with a figure-8-hitch, the way I want it done. The knot required an extra 8 inches of webbing, making the strap almost too short. Thus, following the maiden voyage, I have replaced the two shoulder straps (30" long) with two heavier & longer straps. I had the straps on hand, so I cannot suggest a price. However, a bit of webbing is cheap. For this sloppiness, I dock the frame 1/2*.I like the frame. It is light-weight and (now) strong. I could find no complaint with the (metal) frame: Welds are solid; it is rigid & strong. The harness could certainly be better, but not for the price paid. If my rectified harness fails me, I'll fix it; and I don't expect that to happen very soon. Someone buying a naked frame is going to have to get involved with it and should expect to have to make it work. Otherwise, they should buy a factory-configured setup.

I bought this to carry my Primos Escape Deluxe blind. Works pretty good. Can haul blind, two Primos chairs, and a medium sized fanny pack. The Primos Escape Deluxe blind carry sack with unpadded backpack straps had the bottom of the blind hitting the back of my calfs, which later brused due to this contact. With this pack frame, problem solved, no more hitting blind on the back of my calfs. I'm 5'11", if you were maybe 6'5" the blind might not hit your calfs, I don't know.

Works great for hauling Elk Quarters over long distances. I used mine last week to haul the head and meat over a mile from our camp. The suspension and harness work really good for distributing the weight, the only difficulty is initially standing up with the pack. The pack is at least equal or superior to higher price ones!Its a good buy.

The cross bar on the lower part of the frame would dig into my lower back. Gonna try adding some padding to see if that will help.

I bought this pack for a dual purpose. The first and main use is for transporting my double bull blind into the turkey woods. I attach it with bungee cords, along with two chairs and hang a book bag full of gear on it and the pack simply works awesome. The blind and chairs sit on the ledge at the bottom and don't slide out. The pack is very light weight, strong, durable and super comfortable when packing things in and out. I haven't tried it for backpacking in on a camping trip, but I think it would work great. And the price I found was very reasonable. I would strongly recommend this product.

This is a great product...it can carry alot of weight amd is very comfortable....makes packing super easy...can be used for many different types of trips..camping,prospecting,hiking and more....as a matter of fact,I'm now going to order 1 for my wife...and shipping was very fasr,we got ours within 2 days!!!

I've tested this unit. It has a good load reduction system and holds a lot of gear.