Post by: Huntin4Ever on May 23, 2021, 08:40:46 PM
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Post by: baker5150 on May 24, 2021, 10:18:23 AM
Mystery ranch are nice packs for sure but I will say I grab my exo 4800 first just the comfort and the way the accessibility to the pockets and accessories is a little nicer to me
EXO needs to get their warranty dept figured out.
A guy shouldn't have to wait 2 years and counting for a warranty dry bag replacement.
Post by: NiteHawk on May 25, 2021, 09:03:41 AM
Last year I packed a whole boned out mule deer and it's skull using the Metcalf. I used my Pintler "day" bag to pack out a bear and a blacktail buck.
The bear and the Mule Deer were not fun or comfortable. No pack will eliminate the pain of climbing 1500 feet with a 150lb pack. I think what you're getting with a Mystery Ranch is their ability to load a full deer sized animal in one trip and not have to go back for a second trip. Awesome packs, I would say send it on either.
I have been using my Metcalf this turkey season because I can shove two inflatable turkey decoys in there. It works great for a turkey hunting pack.
My one complaint - Once you pack it up the 25-30lbs, it squeaks pretty loudly. I have to look into how I can quiet it down.
Post by: fishngamereaper on May 25, 2021, 09:06:06 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on May 25, 2021, 09:07:53 AM
I bought the Metcalf a few years back. I also picked a Pintler bag (bag only) that is interchangeable with the Metcalf. When backpacking, I use the Metcalf and it packs up nicely if you take care in how you pack your pack. If I'm going on day hunts I will use the Pintler. I wasn't really sure about the Pintler before I bought it. Turns out I'm a huge fan of the pintler for day hunts/car camping hunts. It packs down tightly and quietly.
Last year I packed a whole boned out mule deer and it's skull using the Metcalf. I used my Pintler "day" bag to pack out a bear and a blacktail buck.
The bear and the Mule Deer were not fun or comfortable. No pack will eliminate the pain of climbing 1500 feet with a 150lb pack. I think what you're getting with a Mystery Ranch is their ability to load a full deer sized animal in one trip and not have to go back for a second trip. Awesome packs, I would say send it on either.
I have been using my Metcalf this turkey season because I can shove two inflatable turkey decoys in there. It works great for a turkey hunting pack.
My one complaint - Once you pack it up the 25-30lbs, it squeaks pretty loudly. I have to look into how I can quiet it down.
For the squeak, you can take the packs and everything off the frame and put tape on the points that their is tension for the bag.
Post by: kselkhunter on May 25, 2021, 09:45:17 AM
Post by: Doublelunger on May 25, 2021, 10:01:29 AM
Post by: NiteHawk on May 25, 2021, 10:23:15 AM
For the squeak, you can take the packs and everything off the frame and put tape on the points that their is tension for the bag.
Great tip, I will try that.
Post by: vandeman17 on May 25, 2021, 10:30:15 AM
For the squeak, you can take the packs and everything off the frame and put tape on the points that their is tension for the bag.
Great tip, I will try that.
I put leukotape on mine and it helped. Nothing worse then having to deal with a squeak on a long otherwise quiet hike :o
Post by: haftard on May 25, 2021, 10:47:30 AM
Post by: spin05 on May 26, 2021, 01:56:08 AM
Mystery ranch are nice packs for sure but I will say I grab my exo 4800 first just the comfort and the way the accessibility to the pockets and accessories is a little nicer to me
EXO needs to get their warranty dept figured out.
A guy shouldn't have to wait 2 years and counting for a warranty dry bag replacement.
You need to talk directly to Mark at EXO and by pass there Warranty dept. He will get right on it
Post by: baker5150 on May 26, 2021, 07:05:02 AM
Mystery ranch are nice packs for sure but I will say I grab my exo 4800 first just the comfort and the way the accessibility to the pockets and accessories is a little nicer to me
EXO needs to get their warranty dept figured out.
A guy shouldn't have to wait 2 years and counting for a warranty dry bag replacement.
You need to talk directly to Mark at EXO and by pass there Warranty dept. He will get right on it
I have many emails to, and from Mark. He is quick to respond, I have no complaints there.
I believe the issue is a lack of extra dry bags to send out under warranty. Just my assumption.
Post by: bowguy on May 26, 2021, 11:21:42 AM
Post by: KFhunter on May 26, 2021, 12:04:16 PM
I've already spoke with Mark, I was trying to figure out the accessory lid strap for the optional lid on the 1800 bag.Mystery ranch are nice packs for sure but I will say I grab my exo 4800 first just the comfort and the way the accessibility to the pockets and accessories is a little nicer to me
EXO needs to get their warranty dept figured out.
A guy shouldn't have to wait 2 years and counting for a warranty dry bag replacement.
You need to talk directly to Mark at EXO and by pass there Warranty dept. He will get right on it
I got super frustrated and started trying to yank the male buckle off because it was male to male...jokes withheld....and scavenge a female buckle off from somewhere else.
So just before I go all Hulk on this pack, I thought hell w it it I'm calling EXO...
"Hi this is Mark, how can I help you?"
Right then I noticed that on the lid theres a male side and a female side....I felt like a real dork all I had to do was switch em around
"Hey Mark, ummm. I just figured it out thanks so much for your help!"
Awkward pause...
"Hey, no problem!"
Bye
SO...EXO is not exactly hard to get in touch with
Post by: HAGEMANIAC on May 26, 2021, 04:46:05 PM
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Post by: Chukarhead on June 07, 2021, 04:06:07 PM
Post by: yakimanoob on June 07, 2021, 09:13:20 PM
Packs are just like boot, some fit just right!!:yeah:
The quality of Mystery Ranch packs can't be doubted. They didn't get their reputation in the hunting, fire, and military communities by making packs that aren't worth the money.
FWIW - I decided to sell my Sawtooth 45 in favor of the Terraframe 50, and I have zero regrets. Same frame/suspension, but a more versatile pack design for my needs.
Post by: Utah on June 07, 2021, 09:46:45 PM
7 years and counting on mine. Had 80-145lbs in it hundred plus times.no issuestraining is different than real world packing out animal weight. Hundreds of times? Smoke another bowl.
Post by: huntnnw on June 07, 2021, 10:11:24 PM
7 years and counting on mine. Had 80-145lbs in it hundred plus times.no issuestraining is different than real world packing out animal weight. Hundreds of times? Smoke another bowl.
please elaborate.. weight is weight and miles are miles in the mountians. And yes its had about 30 loads of meat in it. sounds like you need to head on back to nez perce and smoke another bowl. Go home troll
Post by: jstone on June 07, 2021, 10:14:51 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 08, 2021, 07:02:41 AM
:yeah: meat, gear and water, salt into a camera, training hikes,etc. Weight is weight. Huntnnw has packed more than 99% of guys guaranteed. How is 100's of times in 7 years not a reasonable amount for a serious hunter? I've had multiple 30+ animal seasons worth of packing, not even counting pack ins and training hikes.7 years and counting on mine. Had 80-145lbs in it hundred plus times.no issuestraining is different than real world packing out animal weight. Hundreds of times? Smoke another bowl.
please elaborate.. weight is weight and miles are miles in the mountians. And yes its had about 30 loads of meat in it. sounds like you need to head on back to nez perce and smoke another bowl. Go home troll
Post by: trophyhunt on June 08, 2021, 07:45:44 AM
Post by: Doublelunger on June 08, 2021, 11:34:03 AM
Are they better than the exo?
IMO, The exo is lighter and more comfortable with light weight. My biggest complaint is that as you increase the weight of your load the more unstable it becomes. 60# + and it felt really floppy on my back, mostly side to side. (Yes, everthing was properly adjusted). The mystery ranch is like one pound heavier and feels extremely secure even with 100# +. I would also speculate that the mystery ranch is more durable, i think that's probably the trade off for a slightly heavier pack.
Post by: Chukarhead on June 08, 2021, 03:26:42 PM
Are they better than the exo?
IMO, The exo is lighter and more comfortable with light weight. My biggest complaint is that as you increase the weight of your load the more unstable it becomes. 60# + and it felt really floppy on my back, mostly side to side. (Yes, everthing was properly adjusted). The mystery ranch is like one pound heavier and feels extremely secure even with 100# +. I would also speculate that the mystery ranch is more durable, i think that's probably the trade off for a slightly heavier pack.
I haven't run an Exo, but can confirm that the MR seems super secure compared to freighter packs that I've run in years past, even with heavy loads. 60# is my standard training pack--it doesn't shift around at all when all cinched down.
Post by: Huntin4Ever on June 18, 2021, 09:28:06 AM
Post by: huntnfmly on June 18, 2021, 10:00:59 AM
Ordered the Mystery Ranch Metcalf in Optifade, found an online dealer for $425, looking forward to testing it out on some trips into the backcountry in the Olympics, its a great way to get in hunting shape and see some incredible country.
Buying new gear is always fun
You’ll like the mystery ranch I ended up going to mystery ranch and really like the way it fits
It carries weight good I haven’t had any serious weight in it but a few outings putting out trail cams it carried 50# very comfortably