What make and model is this pack, HPG?

[Brandon Pattison]

 

[PJG]

Nope, Mystery Ranch

 

[Shrek]

I have no idea what pack it is but it looks miserable ! No lift and looks like all the weight in the bottom.

 

[bbrown]

Looks like the latest version of the MR Metcalf. Definitely could have been loaded better

 

[luke moffat]

I have no idea what pack it is but it looks miserable ! No lift and looks like all the weight in the bottom.

Why MR designs a hauler pack that is only 20" tall frame when most torsos are within 2" of that is beyond me.

As for how it's loaded.......I often have mine loaded to where it's less than pleasing to the eye so can't fault a guy for that. Heck I used MR for over two years so that shows how smart I am.

 

[tipsntails7]

Why MR designs a hauler pack that is only 20" tall frame when most torsos are within 2" of that is beyond me.

As for how it's loaded.......I often have mine loaded to where it's less than pleasing to the eye so can't fault a guy for that. Heck I used MR for over two years so that shows how smart I am.

In all fairness Luke im sure you were using the 6500 at least. Little more lift on those.

 

[luke moffat]

In all fairness Luke im sure you were using the 6500 at least. Little more lift on those.

I was most of the time...though I did haul a caribou out 12 miles with just the load sling and the NICE frame.....SUCK!

6500 actually does have enough lift IMO for truly heavy loads, but their waistbelt doesn't fit me as well as a Kifaru, SG, or even a Paradox.

 

[ezmorningrebel]

Looks like a gen2 Metcalf but he forgot to put the lifters on.

 

[tipsntails7]

I was most of the time...though I did haul a caribou out 12 miles with just the load sling and the NICE frame.....SUCK!

6500 actually does have enough lift IMO for truly heavy loads, but their waistbelt doesn't fit me as well as a Kifaru, SG, or even a Paradox.

Yep, wore a buddy's longbow for 2 days. That's all I needed. When the load lifters start going the opposite direction they should be its gonna be a pain.

 

[Ryan Avery]

HA, that's Luke Johnson at 5' 6" maybe. He's 100% an MR guy.

 

[Nick Muche]

Ol Luke... I think he is testing out Kifaru packs now.

 

[Ryan Avery]

Ol Luke... I think he is testing out Kifaru packs now.

I wonder if they will make him look taller

 

[RUTTIN]

I love my Metcalf, as long as the lift kit is on, but I have a short torso too!

 

[luke moffat]

I love my Metcalf, as long as the lift kit is on, but I have a short torso too!

It's a shame they even make a pack that requires that make it comfortable with heavy loads.

 

[LukeJohnson]

Yeah...that's an MR Metcalf II. I took this picture myself while on a bivy hunt...so what you are seeing in the picture, was not necessarily how I had the pack set up on the way up the mountain (the day pack lid was used for one). I've used MR packs for several years and have always been happy; but I'll admit that I've yet been able to get this Metcalf set up comfortably. I've been blaming it on old injuries and and nerve damage, but have finally decided to try another pack system in an attempt to answer that question. What could it hurt?! But in the pack's defense, there are a lot of people that are perfectly happy and claim to be comfortable. Everyone is built differently and to each his own.

 

[Ryan Avery]

Yeah...that's an MR Metcalf II. I took this picture myself while on a bivy hunt...so what you are seeing in the picture, was not necessarily how I had the pack set up on the way up the mountain (the day pack lid was used for one). I've used MR packs for several years and have always been happy; but I'll admit that I've yet been able to get this Metcalf set up comfortably. I've been blaming it on old injuries and and nerve damage, but have finally decided to try another pack system in an attempt to answer that question. What could it hurt?! But in the pack's defense, there are a lot of people that are perfectly happy and claim to be comfortable. Everyone is built differently and to each his own.

The man, the myth, the legend Glad to see you here Lukey!

 

[LukeJohnson]

I wonder if they will make him look taller

Ryan....if that's the case, I'll buy two of em'! LOL

 

[LukeJohnson]

The man, the myth, the legend Glad to see you here Lukey!

Thanks buddy. I troll around here...but always forget my password so don't end up posting anything. Yeah, I know...not the brightest crayon in the box.

 

[LukeJohnson]

Looks like the latest version of the MR Metcalf. Definitely could have been loaded better

Whaddya mean?! All I had in that pack was a bucket of KFC, three dozen Ho Ho's and a gallon of milk....!

 

[castandblast]

What puffy coat are you wearing there Luke? And welcome!