Agree but there are so many guys here that rig all sorts of combinations of packs and frames I figured this would be right in their wheelhouse.
In the meantime, I figured out a simple solution using a couple of slotted female buckles and side release male buckles.
So the answer is yes, the original meat shelf can work with the 2000.
If I recall I beleive the crib took the place of both the orig. cargo panel and the meat shelf although I have the orig. cargo panel(hoping it works on my new frame) and I can't see much difference
Tim