Mystery Ranch or Eberlestock

[Rocks]

I like my J107. Have worn it for many hunts over the last 4-5 years, hauled goats, sheep, elk and deer in it and find it comforable. I really like the scabbard. I would recommend one.

Having said that I haven't tried out the MR, and probably won't, I think my Eberlestock has a few years left in it.

[Arn?Narn.]

as far as money for packs goes, I would spend whatever it took, for the pack that fits and performs. I still choose Eberlestock.

others have their preferences, and that's all and good.

[newdrenalin]

Thank you everyone for all the info and reviews. Has anyone heard of Tenzig packs or know anything about them ?

[insurgus]

+1 for Eberlestock

[Tundra Monkey]

Originally Posted by newdrenalin

my budget is around $500 for a pack.

You should really check out 24hr Campfire and Kifaru's classifieds right now.....there's quite a few items in there that you'll be interested in.

tm

[Chukar Hunter]

I ordered a Badlands Hybrid and sold it before even using it. MR is a great pack, but pricy. The X2 can't be beat for the price and is the only pack I have tried where the belt sits in the right location. It is an awesome pack. I can email you a pps on it if you send me a PM with your email.

Just my 0.2 cents.

CH

[Bearen09]

Originally Posted by buckbrushoutdoors

Bryan Martin, one of the worlds most successful backpack hunter in the world uses MR for a reason. They are heavy but built to Handle heavy loads

What a trooper.. That is impressive..

[bdub]

Originally Posted by Bearen09

What a trooper.. That is impressive..

After that he can probably untie his boots without bending over!!!

[newdrenalin]

WOW, that is very impressive.

[medicmoose]

For the big weight I like the MR pricey for sure. But they handle the big loads. Came out with 130lbs of gear and sheep and she held together fine. Better than I did! I was bleeding by the end lol.

here are a couple pics of some mr's in action.

Matt

[buckbrushoutdoors]

Originally Posted by Bearen09

What a trooper.. That is impressive..

You Should hear the story, solo hunt 25km from camp with a broken arm. The guy is insane.

[Bearen09]

Originally Posted by buckbrushoutdoors

You Should hear the story, solo hunt 25km from camp with a broken arm. The guy is insane.

Man I would love to hear it... That guy is a trooper.

[depopulator]

This is an MR Orion 6500 packing 130 lbs at the tail end of an 8-day solo. This is where the load lifter straps angling up to the pack body from the shoulders is critical IME. Something to keep in mind.

[whitetailsheds]

[QUOTE=depopulator;1323844]This is an MR Orion 6500 packing 130 lbs at the tail end of an 8-day solo. This is where the load lifter straps angling up to the pack body from the shoulders is critical IME. Something to keep in mind.

Load lifters.....mmmmm.....dreamy! The comfort I've experienced with the MR Kodiak and heavy loads is STOOPID!!! I've totally underestimated load weight a couple times due to how well my pack fits my hips, shoulders, and chest.
I remember the first time of tightening the load lifters to my shoulders, it was incredible!

[Bearen09]

Originally Posted by depopulator

This is an MR Orion 6500 packing 130 lbs at the tail end of an 8-day solo. This is where the load lifter straps angling up to the pack body from the shoulders is critical IME. Something to keep in mind.

Awesome point.........