I won a Mystery Ranch Selway 60- need advice on what extras yall recommend

[TrickyTross]

So, after a lifetime of doing the ole "Like this post, tag 3 buddies, fill out this form" Or "Enter this Giveaway"; it happened. The giveaway gods smiled and I am now the new owner (when it gets here) of a Mystery Ranch Selway 60 and Guide-Lite Frame. Its from a pretty credible company, I wont say who cause I do not know the ends and outs of all that stuff in the forum realm.
Which brings me to my questions I had for some of you who run Mystery Ranch- Should I order a Mule Bag to use for Whitetail and other day hunts? The Selway may be perfect for me for 3-4 day backcountry hunts, but I was curious if anyone went to a larger bag in the MR universe? What accessories do you recommend?

Hope you all are doing well!

 

[Deleted member 38069]

I really like the blaze stick-it. Adds room and safety to my Metcalf.

 

[TrickyTross]

I really like the blaze stick-it. Adds room and safety to my Metcalf.

I was thinking about buying a Metcalf bag next year if I like the frame and everything. Like yours pretty good?

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Yes, it does it's job very well and it's of high quality!

 

[JLS]

I was thinking about buying a Metcalf bag next year if I like the frame and everything. Like yours pretty good?

Aren’t the Selway and Metcalf about the same size?

 

[MThuntr]

get yourself the bear spray and rangefinder holster unless you already have those. I would say get one of the MR QuickDraw sling but their reviews are less than stellar so Kifaru GunBearer might be a better option.
If you're wearing your pack and orange is required then definitely get the Blaze Stick it...probably should get one even if not required.

 

[TrickyTross]

Aren’t the Selway and Metcalf about the same size?

They are, I think by like 500 CI. I had the Metcalf and Marshall mixed up. My bad

 

[7mm08mo]

I have a Selway and love it. Use it for everything from deer, turkey and Mulies, it will go to Co this fall for elk. Real do it all pack. Very comfortable.

 

[SFC B]

I am another BIG yes for the Kifaru gun bearer......it is awesome and a good value.

 

[pre6422hornet]

Gun bearer. Not sure if it is daypack compatible, but a MR Daypack lid adds a lot of storage and keeps the stuff you use a lot close and easy to get to.

 

[119bowhunter]

Congrats man, I would pick up a rainfly...I had a lot of stuff in my Metcalf get wet hunting in the snow...going to order myself a rainfly for this season

 

[Kearnsie14]

Congrats man, I would pick up a rainfly...I had a lot of stuff in my Metcalf get wet hunting in the snow...going to order myself a rainfly for this season

^^This. I have a mystery ranch selway and bought a rain fly for it from MR for I think $35-$40. Money well spent.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

^^This. I have a mystery ranch selway and bought a rain fly for it from MR for I think $35-$40. Money well spent.

This is a good idea. I forgot to add this to my earlier comment.

 

[dirtclod Az.]

Duct tape/Poncho or rainfly. Water.

 

[JoltnJoe]

Rainfly, Kifaru gun bearer fo sho!

 

[crock239]

I also have a new Selway....it does seem to compress really well and I think it will be good for day pack or whitetail, planning I could use load shelf for hauling my lone wolf climber around for whitetails in IA.

For those that posted maybe a couple clarifying questions could help me and the OP.....

Running the kifaru gun bearer are u running the universal version or the one designed for kifaru packs?

I have a rain fly but have seen several bag dump videos w guys using dry bags for pack organization.....was thinking of going that route and ditching the fly....bad idea? Using both seems redundant.....

My plan for multi day trips includes a large dry bag on the load shelf for food going in that can be easily dropped off once camp is set up.

 

[Bowhuntrben]

Running the kifaru gun bearer are u running the universal version or the one designed for kifaru packs?

I own both and use the universal one with my MR crewcab

 

[Ben Sellers]

I was thinking about buying a Metcalf bag next year if I like the frame and everything. Like yours pretty good?

I think the only bag only options you can buy new are the mule and pintler. Maybe you can find a metcalf bag on eBay though. I have a mule and love it for day hunts. I’d like to have a larger bag for overnight trips though.

 

[Kearnsie14]

I also have a new Selway....it does seem to compress really well and I think it will be good for day pack or whitetail, planning I could use load shelf for hauling my lone wolf climber around for whitetails in IA.

For those that posted maybe a couple clarifying questions could help me and the OP.....

Running the kifaru gun bearer are u running the universal version or the one designed for kifaru packs?

I have a rain fly but have seen several bag dump videos w guys using dry bags for pack organization.....was thinking of going that route and ditching the fly....bad idea? Using both seems redundant.....

My plan for multi day trips includes a large dry bag on the load shelf for food going in that can be easily dropped off once camp is set up.

I use the Kifaru universal gun bearer with the selway. I also use the pack fly and dry bags both. I hate having my stuff get wet inside the pack.

 

[pre6422hornet]

Universal Gun Bearer as well with a Crew Cab and Marshal.