Just looking for recommendations on a hunting pack to pack out deer. I have found some western packs but they are $$$ or look like they are bear bones frame packs to haul out an elk leg quarter. I’m looking for something that is dual purpose. Small enough to carry in on every hunt but big enough to handle the meat. Anyone have experience with this or a name of of a pack you use and like?

Something like this is what I was thinking. Just not sure if it would be big enough?
ALPs Outdoorz Willow Creek 3L Hydration Pack

That would be terrible to haul any weight in.

Yep. You want one with a frame.

There are a lot of great pack companies out there, I really like Mystery Ranch. Pop up 30, sawtooth 45 or metcalf 50 would all serve your purpose well. Spending money on a good backpack is like spending money n a good scope, many find it hard to justify the cost but I don't know anyone who regrets buying a good quality backpack. MR is running a 25% off cyber Monday sale, so you could get any of those packs in the $300-$400 range.

You can get a Mystery Ranch Pop Up 30 for $225 after the 25% discount. I’ve got an older Pop Up 28 and used it to help N2TRKYS haul his elk out a few years back. Would be perfect for a whitetail. I’m using it now so I’ve got plenty of room to take stuff in for all day sits. I don’t have any plans to pack a deer out here in Bama.

https://www.mysteryranch.com/pop-up-30-pack

I went the Kifaru route and don’t regret it at all. I’ve packed a couple elk and deer out with it. I can pack a whole broke down mule deer and whitetail with it. I only pack an elk hindquarter and front shoulder at one, though. That pack will haul more than I can.