Yes, Aron, where is the 5200-6200 and the 6200+ categories...lol. I'd choose the 6,200+ for everything as then I can pack out the animal with my camp too. Smaller packs don't allow that. If hunting with horses or closer to roads, the smaller packs are fine, but for carrying big loads, I can always make a big pack small, but I can't make a small pack big. Bigger is not always better, but it offers more options....which include options for sprained ankles, blown knees and sore backs...but that is what makes it fun, rewarding and challenging. Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.