Belt Question

[oldskool67]

This might be a dumb question but I have a Mystery Ranch internal frame pack made for SpecOps. Love the pack but would like to get a larger belt. Do you know if any of the Kifaru belts would fit ? I have a lot of their stuff just not a pack. It's probably a question I should call them about. Just throwing it out there. Thanks

 

[Frito]

A lot of Mystery Ranch packs with internal frame don't have a pass-through belt. It's usually sewn in, which would make it tricky. Is it the SATL pack?

 

[oldskool67]

Its the M5. I think the belt comes off. Was just being lazy when i made the post....I'll check it after work.View attachment 45207

 

[Frito]

I don't know. If you can slide the belt out there's a possibility that you could fit an Omni belt but you would have to get the demensions. Most Mystery Ranch packs have the two sides with the strap sewn on with pads that slide over them. Attaching the belt to the pack to where it's actually functional would be the trick.

 

[oldskool67]

Thanks

 

[blackah02]

I own both internal and NICE frame Mystery Ranch packs as well as Kifaru. I wouldn't think you can make Kifaru or any other belt system work as the MR belt lumber is usually sewn in as part of the pack along with the belt webbing and structural side wings. The only belt parts that are removable from MR packs is the lumbar cushion assembly (pads behind kidneys) and the LH & RH Belt pads. The belt pads are what determine size on a MR pack. So, if you have size Small belt pads, you simply need to swap out for Medium Belt pads. Most MR belt pads are interchangeable, so If you can purchase a used set of NICE frame belt pads or some of the older CUSH belt pads (larger and more padded), either will work. What size are your current belt pads? Should have a tag on them. I have some extra belt pads and maybe I can help you out.