SG or Mystery Ranch

[802flyfish]

I currently have a MR Metcalfe that I’ve been using for archery/rifle. However, I’m looking to add smaller bag to my arsenal. I’m debating between the MR Mule bag or buying the SG Serac 1700.

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[Deleted member 38069]

I enjoy the SG Avail. I really like it as a day/treestand pack.

 

[VikingsGuy]

It is handy and cheap to add a smaller bag to an MR frame than to buy a whole new rig. I like the flexibility.

 

[TN2shot07]

VG is right from a practical stand point, all you do is swap the bag and you still have all of the load hauling capability of the metcalf.

I use a SG avail for a lot of my whitetail hunting, holds quite a bit and is pretty well organized.

 

[Beignet]

I use the Mule on my MR frame more often than the Metcalf. It’s a good sized daypack. As VG said, it still has the same meat hauling ability.

Unless you’re really set on another brand, I’d buy the extra MR bag for ~$125 instead of dropping cash on a whole new pack.

 

[runningmt]

Love my SG Avail, I’ve used it as a carry on, shed hunting, fishing, hiking, ski pack, weighted training, mushroom foraging, sure I’m leaving a bunch out. Super light, great fit. I’d buy it again.

 

[Scott85]

Love my SG Avail, I’ve used it as a carry on, shed hunting, fishing, hiking, ski pack, weighted training, mushroom foraging, sure I’m leaving a bunch out. Super light, great fit. I’d buy it again.

Do you prefer it with x curve frame or as a stand alone?

 

[802flyfish]

Found a discount code for MR so opted for the Mule.

 

[runningmt]

Do you prefer it with x curve frame or as a stand alone?

I use it as sold, I also have an EVO 3300 that I use for a load hauler/hunting pack. The EVO frame feels better to me.

 

[lifeisgoodsteve]

I was considering the Serac also but am glad I got the Avail instead, as it still fills up when putting big puffy clothes in during winter. It's nice and low profile though which is comfortable when active.

Cheers

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