James Elledge I wouldn't plan on it. 4 legs, back straps, whatever organs you may or may not want to keep, hide (if you want) and head. Weight will add up even on an empty pack. Have a water bladder with you and trekking poles will save your life! dustin westerman* I've been debating those and have never used them. There's a tent on here I was considering buying and it uses trekking poles to stand up. I've never used them before it seems mixed they are useless or a god send. I was gonna try some out and have learned enough to get the ones with a tension lever lock. Any suggestions on then? James Elledge Honestly, I use the same ones I use for backcountry snowboarding. They're collapsible and sturdy. The only real difference between snow and hike are the baskets and handles. Going uphill out the poles at a higher point, and push down to help you climb, it takes pressure off of your knees and ankles. On the downhill, put them in front of you to brace coming down, also less impact on your knees and ... Read more Anthony Roe I absolutely agree on the trekking poles James Elledge I helped on a nice size black tail last year. With no gear in the pack I took out the back straps and both back legs, which all fit in a large game bag, was about 40-50lbs. Not bad in a stone glacier pack but the terrain was brutal, that's why I ditched all the gear at camp. Muley might be a little bigger dustin westerman* Is it realistic for a whole deer to be had in one bag on one trip? I have an Eberlestock Dragonfly 2 
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