GigiBobert
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I guess Yeti bought them out. That means they will triple the price, make them heavier, move manufacturing to China and slap the Yeti name on them. And the "influencers" will pee all over themselves trying to get them as sponsors!
Mystery Ranch no more?
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WVmike
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I believe the majority of the hunting line, if not all are made in the phillipines/vietnam. I know most of the military line is made in Bozeman or at least they were when I was using them. I have been really wanting to get a new Metcalf 100 and maybe I will now. I have also been looking at Eberlestock (aluminum frame, but able to withstand quite a bit of weight apparently) and Stone Glacier. I usually end up going with the ones with the biggest discount and MR has been that way for a while for me. Anyone have any experience with Eberlestock or Stone Glacier?
I’m a Stone Glacier guy hands down. I have one frame and two interchangeable bags(bought one from a H’ter). Lightweight, streamlined, customizable, and can pack out a semi. They fit me really well. Had a buddy that bought one but didn’t fit his torso right. I would highly recommend SG but try them on if you can.
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WVmike
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I've never handled one, but I have heard nothing but good reviews. They are a little on the pricy side but you get what you pay for also.
Top notch customer service and warranty too. One of my straps got cut during a pack out. They fixed it for free and had it back to me lightning fast.
WVmike
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Mystery Ranch has always done the same for me. I wonder what the customer service will be like now. When you order a Stone Glacier, it comes with the frame and the bag or do you have to order separate?
They come together.
Raisin Bran
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Seen this circus before 
! Glad I got my 2 Metcalfs when I did.
! Glad I got my 2 Metcalfs when I did.
LuketheDog
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I just got a new Pintler, it will be my last one. The only thing Yeti makes that I will buy is a coffee mug...
Straight Arrow
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Not me ... as I'm always losing coffee mugs. But I'll never lose my Metcalf!
Forkyfinder
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Wonder if Yeti rebrands the hunting bags then - like they did these? Not that I'd have much interest in that.
It's hard to imagine those hunting pack retail sales not being a net benefit to a company.
i'm no marketing guru, but I would think taking the MR name off the hunting line would tank it fast.
might tank regardless
LuketheDog
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Maybe not you, but some people might, a buddy of mine unwisely took his new MR pack off in a sea of sagebrush last week while looking for blood and then promptly lost that too...I had the pleasure of watching the scene unfold from across the valley through my binos.
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Straight Arrow
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Oh no!Maybe not you, but some people might, a buddy of mine unwisely took his new pack off in a sea of sagebrush last week while looking for blood and then promptly lost that too...I had the pleasure of watching the scene unfold from across the valley through my binos.
I've always had that dread, so don't shed my pack unless doing a task such as field dressing or extended glassing, then putting pack on before moving. Even then I'm cautious enough that I like to hang a bright orange ribbon on a tree or brush.So Sad if its the case - going to be buying some additional packs now... goodbye paycheck
Are Mystery Ranch’s Days Numbered?
An outdoors podcast reports that the celebrated backpack brand will sunset its consumer line next year—but a source with knowledge of the company’s plans says that at least some products will be available longer.www.backpacker.com
Well that’d be a bummer. Wouldn’t surprise me. I know there’s other brands out there but I do like the couple I’ve got.
I’d consider buying a couple extra packs to make sure I was set going forward.
rmyoung1
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Not surprised, but darn that’s a bummer. I have one of the Montana-made Marshalls, a Metcalf, and a Pintler. My mom has an old Dana Designs Bomb. Gonna hang onto ‘em.
I've been using MR 2025 prototypes all season. These are packs that will roll out for 2025 and beyond. They've been in the works for a while. I suspect I'll be getting 2026 prototype packs pretty soon.
I've asked about the rumors that are popping up on platforms that depend on digital traffic for their livelihood. I've been told that MR will be around a long time. Obviously, anything can change in the world of business, yet I don't see any reasonable business basis for the MR brand to go away with their leadership position in military, wildland fire, and their reputation in the hunting space.
If anything I could see the YETI packs benefiting from some MR genetics.
I've asked about the rumors that are popping up on platforms that depend on digital traffic for their livelihood. I've been told that MR will be around a long time. Obviously, anything can change in the world of business, yet I don't see any reasonable business basis for the MR brand to go away with their leadership position in military, wildland fire, and their reputation in the hunting space.
If anything I could see the YETI packs benefiting from some MR genetics.
