Which pack? Sitka or Mystery Ranch Metcalf

jones39 · Aug 23, 2017

Looking to purchase a new pack for my Colorado 3rd season elk hunt. Looking at the Sitka bivy 30 or the Mystery Ranch Metcalf. Which one would you all suggest?

TheTone · Aug 23, 2017

For a do all including hauling meat the MR is the better choice

jones39 · Aug 23, 2017

Thank you. My gut is telling me to go with the MR.

Clawsar · Aug 23, 2017

I love my longbow from MR (replaced by pintler). The Metcalf looks nicer for longer trips but can still get small.

MooseCaboose · Aug 23, 2017

Carnage2011 · Aug 23, 2017

MR hands down. Sitka makes nice clothing but their packs don't compare to the top end companies.

brockel · Aug 23, 2017

Don't overlook the Exo packs

NoWiser · Aug 23, 2017

If you are limiting yourself to only those two (a mistake in my opinion), the MR would definitely be the better choice.

ddavis83864 · Aug 23, 2017

NoWiser said:
If you are limiting yourself to only those two (a mistake in my opinion), the MR would definitely be the better choice.

I would be curious what others would you recommend outside the scope of the MR and Sitka? Thanks.

Carnage2011 · Aug 23, 2017

ddavis83864 said:
I would be curious what others would you recommend outside the scope of the MR and Sitka? Thanks.

I personally like Stone Glacier. Exo makes a great pack as well.

jones39 · Aug 23, 2017

Thanks for all the info guys!! I will take a look at the other packs too.

NoWiser · Aug 23, 2017

ddavis83864 said:
I would be curious what others would you recommend outside the scope of the MR and Sitka? Thanks.

Mystery Ranch makes bombproof packs, but they tend to be on the heavy side. I'd add the following to the list if you are researching packs:

Stone Glacier
Exo
Kifaru
Seek Outside
Kuiu

I've owned Kifaru and currently own a Stone Glacier and love them both. I have friends that have Exo packs and are impressed with them. I've heard good things about SO but don't personally know anyone who owns one.

Good luck! I wouldn't be afraid to explore the used market for packs. There are some great deals to be had and I know from experience that the customer service of Kifaru and Stone Glacier are such that I wouldn't be one bit nervous about owning a used one.

Redside · Aug 23, 2017

Another vote for Stone Glacier

COEngineer · Aug 23, 2017

Just a quick look at 6000 cu in packs from Stone Glacier vs MR is 4.5 lbs vs 7.1 lbs.

2.5 lbs is a big deal if you plan to carry it around all day in the mountains.

Comparable Exo pack is in between at 5.4 lbs.

elkhnter · Aug 23, 2017

Was looking at the Metcalf and EXO K3500. Ordered the 3500 today. Like the side pockets for spotting scopes and the floating lid.

belly-deep · Aug 23, 2017

Mystery Ranch, all the way. Those Sitka packs look (and feel) like a Chinese knock-off you'd find at Cabelas.

MTGomer · Aug 23, 2017

Sitka's own prostaff, athletes and other sponsored hunters don't wear Sitka packs...

ShootsManyBullets · Aug 24, 2017

MTGomer said:
Sitka's own prostaff, athletes and other sponsored hunters don't wear Sitka packs...

That's an inconvenient truth

Wrong Burgundy · Aug 24, 2017

Go for the Mystery Ranch Metcalf. It is Randy-approved, as well as countless other hunters on this site approved. It can work for 4-5 days or be cinched down for a long day hunt. It can haul heavy duty loads, is built to last, and will suit your needs very well.

You won't regret it!

N2TRKYS · Aug 24, 2017

I love my Kifaru.

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