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Anyone use or own a Mystery Ranch pack? Looking specifically at the CrewCab or 6500. They're pricey, but supposed to be great packs. I'm getting my grubby paws on one in the next few weeks to take home and load up with my gear to see how it feels.
Thanks in advance.
kirk.
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kirk, checked them out at the ATA, Cory Benge knew one of the guys that works for MR and he said they are killer, also Brendan Burns is using them heard nothing but good things. Can't give up my Badlands though.
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Yep, i've never heard a complaint about MR packs......i'm sending my 4500 back to BL's to get some work done on it; the waist belt needs to be shortened and i'm gonna 'customize' some other spots. If that doesn't get it to where i need it to be, it'll be up for sale.
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Have you looked at the OX from badlands? MEAN
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Yeah, saw some pics....looks 'different'.
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It is different. But very well designed.
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Been doing a bit more research lately on some high end packs. I'm narrowing it down to Kifaru and Mystery Ranch. I've just never heard a bad thing about either of them. I love my 2200, but some horror stories I've heard about the 4500 is making me shy away from the bigger Badlands. The new OX from Badlands looks interesting, but the outside metal framing of it turns me off. Too many chances for making noise by the looks of it.
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Teh metal frame breaks down when you are not actually packing something out with it. The frame weighs like 1 pound or something close to that.
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Does it also have an internal frame? How would it perform carrying 30-40 pounds all day on a bivy hunt, in your opinion?
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Quote: The metal frame breaks down when you are not actually packing something out with it
Jerod, i've been researching new packs and the MR packs seen to be the ticket. Shay uses a Kirafu and it's bomber tough, but there's a lack of pockets in the bags...just one giant stuff sack, i prefer a few more places to stash gear. A buddy just bought the CrewCab and i'll be taking it home soon to see how it holds my gear, i'll give ya a call with my thoughts on it....i'd have to sell a kidney on Craigs List to pay for it.
My bet is the OX isn't well received and the external metal bar becomes more of an issue than an asset. But that's just from first impressions.
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For sure let me know what you think of the MR, Kirk. I've personally heard nothing but good things.
Yeah, just seeing pics of the OX and I agree, looks like there will be issues with that metal.
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I am in the same search-mode! I plan on going to the store in June and trying them out first-hand, maybe take one back on the plane with me.
I also like the way it carries the meat. It sinches between the frame and the pack. This keeps better weight distribution, keeps it from moving and keeps blood off your items.
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What store are you seeing the MR packs at? I'd really like to get my hands on one of them. Anybody know of dealers in the Midwest? Or do you have to order straight from the factory as with Kifaru?
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It is their physical location in MT as they do not have dealers or resellers. When I have talked to the guys over there, they seem to be very customer oriented! They even recommended that I bring all of my gear to the store, so that they could assist in getting the right pack for my needs and how to load it properly.
Who else has offered that?
Mystery Ranch
34156 East Frontage Road
Bozeman, MT 59715 USA
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They'll also let you order one and check it our for yourself, then if you don't like it, they'll give ya a full refund.
Just chatted w/ my buddy last night that got the crewcab, so far he's really liking it and has loaded all his gear in it......he says 'it's a keeper'.
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