Which year/type of Outback did you get? I have a 2001 Outback with the 5 speed, and I have used it for hunting the last few years. It does great 2 tracking as long as the ruts are not crazy on the trail.
I have hauled out deer a few different ways, I have strapped it to the top, and used a hitch mounted deer hauler. I don't like using the top because it gets the car dirty from the blood and other things. (my car is white, lol)
This year I borrowed my Grandpa's Hitch mounted hauler, and used an adapter from the small 1 1/4" up to the 2" for the hauler. It easily fits one deer, but with some work it could fit 2 deer safely. I just used some ratchet straps to secure it and drove out of the woods, and later on the highway to the processor.
I do miss my Tahoe from time to time, but the Outback has been a great replacement. I have yet to get stuck even in some nasty sand, and with the seats folded down it fits all my gear as well as a buddies.
Here are a few pictures
I have hauled out deer a few different ways, I have strapped it to the top, and used a hitch mounted deer hauler. I don't like using the top because it gets the car dirty from the blood and other things. (my car is white, lol)
This year I borrowed my Grandpa's Hitch mounted hauler, and used an adapter from the small 1 1/4" up to the 2" for the hauler. It easily fits one deer, but with some work it could fit 2 deer safely. I just used some ratchet straps to secure it and drove out of the woods, and later on the highway to the processor.
I do miss my Tahoe from time to time, but the Outback has been a great replacement. I have yet to get stuck even in some nasty sand, and with the seats folded down it fits all my gear as well as a buddies.
Here are a few pictures




