Pintler vs Metcalf?

[oguruma]

I am looking to get a nice pack. I think I have narrowed it down to the Pintler vs the Metcalf.

I only plan on doing day hunts for the immediate future, so I guess the common sense answer is to get the Pintler. But, I may want to do some overnight hunts in the future.

The Metcalf seems a bit excessive for a day hunt, and might not pack well with <40L worth of stuff.

The Pintler seems more or less limited to day hunts, without rigging stuff to the outside, which I don't like.

Anybody have any input?

Also, is the Pintler really 30" tall? The MR website indicates that it is, but it looks smaller than that. I have a bipod that I like to use that's about 26" folded up, so it would be nice to know if it will fit.

 

[maverick351]

I have the pintler and have been able to pack enough stuff for a 3 day trip in it.

 

[oguruma]

I don't have the pack, so I don't know, but I usually struggle to fit 3 days worth of gear in my 50L packs, and that is just backpacking gear, no hunting stuff.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I don't have the bag but my guide light frame is 25" tall, looking at photos of the bag it doesn't appear to be 5" taller but not sure if it expands in some manner.

Get the bag that suits your needs now and if/when your needs change get another bag. That's the beauty of the bag being separate from the frame.

 

[Ledanek]

Also, is the Pintler really 30" tall? The MR website indicates that it is, but it looks smaller than that. I have a bipod that I like to use that's about 26" folded up, so it would be nice to know if it will fit.

I raised my cheapo tripod to 26" tall

not scientific or precise, but, here's my measurement for the pack's height

side-by-side comparison...again, not precise nor scientific

tripod inside one of the pockets

hope that helps

 

[boom]

i have a Metcalf. no Pintler.

i've used the Metcalf a few times as my backpacking trip bag. i think it would be a bit much as a dedicated daypack. the Pintler: i'll own one soon. i've done a two-nighter with my DragonSlayer. not ideal, but it worked. i did have to strap on a few outside bags. it would have been interesting if i got a deer to die. talk about tight!

 

[Callen21]

I have a 2015 USA made metcalf on the nice frame. I'd part with it if your looking to save some money


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[N8iV Warrior]

I’m interested in buying a used mystery ranch metcalf if your parting with one anytime soon let me know Callen21. Not to hijack the thread

 

[texag10]

Not sure how well the bigger MR packs compress, but I have no issues using a 4800 ci seek outside bag as a day pack. It compresses down to nothing. It's nice to have a good sized bag for when you get an animal on the ground a ways from your vehicle.

Not trying to sway you to change brands, just wanted to offer an example of using a larger packbag for everything.

 

[NDGuy]

Get the Metcalf. Next year when they come out with the Pintler bag sold by itself without the frame you can just buy that and have both

 

[Nwelkhunter81]

Good deals on both at blackovis.com right now


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