Mystery Ranch or Eberlestock

[jcsparky]

Im looking for some hands on experience w one or the other.
MR 6500 NICE
Eberlestock V69 destroyer.

I'm thinking the MR so I can use it to with out the bag and pack out game.

Are they same or does one fit better / more comfortable than the other. I'm 6'4 235..

 

[B.Morgan]

Re: Mystery Ranch or Eberlestock

The mystery ranch is awesome but heavy. I don't have any experience with the V69 but their products are well made.

 

[bward]

Re: Mystery Ranch or Eberlestock

To me, the quality and comfort of the Mystery Ranch packs are much better than Eberlestock.

 

[Browtine]

Re: Mystery Ranch or Eberlestock

Mystery Ranch or Kifaru! Both are bombproof.

 

[rgrmike]

Re: Mystery Ranch or Eberlestock

I've been looking at packs here recently also. I own a Mystery Ranch SATL that I got while I was in the MIL. The quality is really great and their customer service is great (I ordered an upgraded hip belt). I'm debating on purchasing their military 3-Day Assault pack or their Sweat Pea model...while their packs are pretty pricey they're made in America and that made the decision for me...Its discouraging when I go into a retail store and everything from North Face, Patagonia, etc. are all made in China. Mystery Ranch is based out of Montana and as far as I know they hand make the packs there. Good people to deal with.

 

[Remsen]

Re: Mystery Ranch or Eberlestock

A few years back I went antelope hunting with a buddy who had a Mystery Ranch pack (Longbow). Before that I assumed that all packs were pretty much the same. Then I saw him strap a field dressed buck between the frame and the pack and how cleverly the Mystery Ranch system was...and when I used his pack for my buck, I was sold. It's a really versatile system, very useful for hunting.

I just bought a load sling for my Longbow. For longer hunting trips, I'll use the longbow bag. For day hunts, I remove the bag, put on the load sling and use the belt pockets for storage.

I'm happy to pay a premium for American made quality.

 

[Glen Seekins]

Re: Mystery Ranch or Eberlestock

I have a MR longbow and after buying it I have not wanted another pack. Seems like I got one or two every year before.

 

[Eric B.]

Re: Mystery Ranch or Eberlestock

I'm a backpacker and hunter. I own a Dana Designs terraplane pack and love it for winter backcountry ski camping. Had it when Dana owned Dana Designs. I'm sure his Mystery Ranch packs are just as high in quality.

BUT... Eberlestock packs are MADE to carry a rifle and are well constructed. Believe me, I've seen and used a lot of backpacks so I know quality.

For my purposes I'd go with an Eberlestock pack/rifle carrier. However YMMV. (Your Mileage May Vary)