Help Me Choose - Mystery Ranch

[Huntingfarandwide]

I have found two packs for sale at what I think is a good price. One is a MR Glacier which is 4270 CI in Abyss and the other is a Terraplane which is 5004 CI in evergreen.

I think the Glacier is the size for me but it is Abyss (black) and I was wondering if anyone had problems with a black pack in the sun heating up the contents of the pack? Not that the Evergreen one would be that much better?

The other question I have is for the additional cost of about $30 I could have the larger pack. Can it be said that bigger is always better for these style packs?

I will be primarily using one for weekend or 3 - 4 day trips at the max.

Your thoughts?

 

[backcountry_hunter]

Terraplane is the pack that put them on the map. Either will suit you fine, just depends on which size you want. Personally I'd never need more than a 4200cu pack for 3-4 days

 

[Huntingfarandwide]

Well I bought a MR Glacier 70L from of all paces Sierra.com. It arrived yesterday and I am impressed with the quality of the pack. The best part is that I only spent $160 shipped to my house. Apparently they are a clearing house for MR and they wanted that particular model gone. I got one in Pewter instead of Black and I can't wait to try it on.

They also had Terraplanes on clearance so anyone who is looking at either of these models should check out Sierra.com for a great deal.

 

[Farmingdale's Finest]

Well I bought a MR Glacier 70L from of all paces Sierra.com. It arrived yesterday and I am impressed with the quality of the pack. The best part is that I only spent $160 shipped to my house. Apparently they are a clearing house for MR and they wanted that particular model gone. I got one in Pewter instead of Black and I can't wait to try it on.

They also had Terraplanes on clearance so anyone who is looking at either of these models should check out Sierra.com for a great deal.

Imo you did great! I too last year after much research bought the Glacier for myself and my son. Being rated for 90 pounds and roughly the same size as the Metcalf with IMO a better layout with the pockets it is everything I could ask of it. I added Kifaru straps and the grab it to essentially have the meat shelf in reverse. I have done a lot of training with up to 75 pounds and it has carried very well.

Good luck with it!

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