+tsunrisebey Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I meant to post this earlier but got busy with "stuff". I own 9 backpacks (I'm a Backpack fanatic and have the same problem with hiking boots can't help myself . Anyhow, there was an article about a company that's pretty much in my "back yard" state wise and I had no idea this company even existed. Now it's on my "to visit" list The company is located in Bozeman, Montana and it looks like they make some awesome backpacks. I like the fact that they're designed and made here in my home state but a US company on the global scene. I'm not associated with them in any way nor am I saying buy any but for any of you who love having different backpacks for different adventures and don't mind spending a couple extra bucks for some serious quality, take a look. The only down side is unless you can get to Bozeman you can't really try anything on unless you can visit the 2 manufacturing plants in Seattle or Boulder, CO. They are called Mystery Ranch. Here's the link to their website; http://www.mysteryranch.com/ Here's the newspaper article; http://www.helenair.com/articles/2009/07/1...090711_pack.txt tsun Quote Link to comment
+Kit Fox Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) I've been dying to own a Mystery Ranch "NICE Crew Cab" for quite some time, it is the $790.00 price that prevents me from owning it. Edited July 30, 2009 by Kit Fox Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 I've been dying to own a Mystery Ranch "NICE Crew Cab" for quite some time, it is the $790.00 price that prevents me from owning it. You're in luck! It's only $490.00 right now I like the Big Sky and the Rats Pack. Quote Link to comment
+tzipora Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I'd love that Grizzly pack. That's a nice line! Thanks for sharing. I'm a gear junkie, and it's nice to see new things to drool over. Quote Link to comment
+Von-Horst Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 If you like those, you'll love these! Mike Quote Link to comment
+Kit Fox Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) I've been dying to own a Mystery Ranch "NICE Crew Cab" for quite some time, it is the $790.00 price that prevents me from owning it. You're in luck! It's only $490.00 right now I like the Big Sky and the Rats Pack. Actually the total is $740.00. You missed specs on the right hand side where it says the pack must be used in conjunction with the NICE frame system (which adds another $250.00) . I guess I forgot how to add last night. If you like those, you'll love these! Mike For some reason I don't care much for the Kifarus (well maybe their gun grabber system, and The Navigator Pack). I really like my Badlands 2200, but despise the fact it doesn't come with any PALS webbing. Another option for me is the Eberlestock J107 Dragonfly. Edited July 30, 2009 by Kit Fox Quote Link to comment
+pinelvr Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 hey - speaking of packs & shoes in Bozeman - I just got a low top pair of trail shoes (hyalite on sale at rei.com) from Bozeman 2006 founded company I had never heard of www.obozfootwear.com ; So far, only about 10 trail miles into them so it's hard to really judge; but very very awesome so far - I discard a ton of shoes before 10 miles. I read some reviews on their hiking boots and they appear top notch as well. Quote Link to comment
magellan315 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Very interesting, I like what they did with the three day assault pack and the civilian version, snap dragon. The zippers allow you to open the pack up completely to get at anything you need. Without sacrificing load capacity. Quote Link to comment
+MtnMutt-ProDuckShins Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Seattle area we have..... McHale Packs He built mine in 1985, it is still going strong and too many miles to count and can take on Airline abuse from all over. These Packs are built to you not some store rack bought. It's like a wearing a pair great fitting Boot. They just cling to your movements and for year round use. Life is good with a McHale Pack. Quote Link to comment
+Karoshi59 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Ohh yeah.... Mystery Ranch and McHale packs. Both really nice products. I found them through a link from Rivendell Mountain Works. Years ago I had a Jensen pack that I bought from the Ski Hut, in Berkeley, CA. It's since disintegrated, but RMW bought the rights to the Jensen pack and is making them again. I've since gotten a replacement Giant Jensen, in a really gorgeous Garnet color. It's seen use in Canyonlands NP, Utah, and the JMT in California. Check it out: the original frameless pack that helped start the backpacking revolution in the 70s and 80s. Quote Link to comment
+Polgara Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) I love my mystery ranch pack, I have a Big Sky, mine is sky blue and gray, doesn't look like they offer it in that color anymore: http://www.mysteryranch.com/s.nl/it.A/id.3...amp;category=10 I filled it completely full, wrapped my Aku's in the beaver tail, put it on, and it felt like I didn't even have anything on my back, it was awesome. I also got a couple of flip top boxes and water bottle pockets to put on it. Edited November 6, 2009 by Polgara Quote Link to comment
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