What do you guys think if this pack as a general purpose hunting pack? I'm considering one and in fact just ordered half of it.

Take a look at the KIFARU packs. They are SPECIFICALLY made for hunting and hunting gear. I've got one, I'll check on the exact model. Has the rifle carrier that works VERY well.

FN in MT

https://www.kifaru.net/LATESZN.HTM

Mine is the LATE SEASON

They seem to have redone their entire line. I bought mine several years ago and it has performed well and has held up well too.

Good Luck

FN in MT