Phantom208 I've had the Markhor for about 14 months I guess. Probably used it during 15+ backpacking trips and a few more day hikes. If you use ultralight gear and don't carry a lot of extras (spotting scope, etc.) then you'll have room for gear plus several days of food. I love it as a scouting and bivy hunting pack in Colorado.
Ya I'm going to give kifaru a call tomorrow and order up a markhor. It's the size I'm looking for just not sure about the top load only. I don't like how the woodsman expands upwards to