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Mystery Ranch announced today the release of the latest addition to their hunting line, the NICE Metcalf. Can't wait to see what it looks like. this is the only photo they've posted so far
Mystery Ranch Nice Metcalf
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another photo posted today. looks like I may be selling my crew cab soon
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Copied this from their post:
Named after the 254,000 acre Lee Metcalf Wilderness just south of our home in Bozeman Montana, the NICE Metcalf is the lightest pack available for the NICE Frame. From day trips to week long adventures, the Metcalf does it all. It incorporates both a top loading shroud design and a full-length side access zipper entry. Eight compressions straps on the main bag along with a 3” NICE Frame extension provide even better stability when hauling big loads.
Named after the 254,000 acre Lee Metcalf Wilderness just south of our home in Bozeman Montana, the NICE Metcalf is the lightest pack available for the NICE Frame. From day trips to week long adventures, the Metcalf does it all. It incorporates both a top loading shroud design and a full-length side access zipper entry. Eight compressions straps on the main bag along with a 3” NICE Frame extension provide even better stability when hauling big loads.
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found this also[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/57746547[/vimeo]
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well i found it on their site under items in progress
http://mysteryranch.com/items-in-progress/nice-metcalf-pack
http://mysteryranch.com/items-in-progress/nice-metcalf-pack
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Straight from the 2013 catalog
Mark Seacat on developing the Metcalf
We’ve been working on the development side of the Metcalf pack for a couple years.
In order for a hunting prototype pack to make it to “Product” status at Mystery Ranch,
there has to be EXTENSIVE field testing. We built six prototype bags, for six of our best
development guys. Steven Drake, Adam Foss, Kiviok Hight, Kurt Rued, Mark Seacat,
and Bobby Warner all put Metcalf’s to use exclusively this year. These guys had incredible
seasons. From the Mackenzie Mountains in the NWT, the high country in Colorado,
and eleven different mountain ranges here in Montana, these packs were put to the
test. Dall Sheep, Mountain Goats, Mule Deer, Antelope, Yukon Moose, Mountain Caribou,
and Elk were all packed out by these guys using the Metcalf… the resounding
feedback… “The Metcalf is the best Mystery Ranch pack I’ve ever used.”
Kyle Christenson on designing the Metcalf:
At Mystery Ranch design is a communal ongoing
process. We strive to wow our customers by
integrating their ingenuity and feedback directly
into our products. Our direct sales approach
gives us immediate access to those who use the
product creating a tight feedback loop for development.
The NICE Metcalf is no exception, as
it has been developed by hunters that not only
use our gear, but use it hard! The NICE Frame
was selected as platform for a mid sized hunting
pack but only if we could incorporate two
major requirements. Light weight and increased
frame height on the NICE Frame have resonated
amongst the hunting community for some time
now, so each was to be addressed as critical
criteria. To accomplish a lightweight NICE Frame
our first comparative analyses was to the NICE
Longbow, our lightest NICE bag to date. Through
critical examination of access and internal pockets,
we concluded that a significant amount of
weight could be reallocated to framing if we
removed several layers of fabric and zipper from
the pocket structure. A top loading pack with a
full length access zipper maintains the needed
functionality, and saves the necessary weight to
address framing. With a new look at materials
and construction, pure carbon stays were introduced
for an integrated frame extension. This
combination of new materials and simplified
features have come together to create our best
hunting product yet.
Mark Seacat on developing the Metcalf
We’ve been working on the development side of the Metcalf pack for a couple years.
In order for a hunting prototype pack to make it to “Product” status at Mystery Ranch,
there has to be EXTENSIVE field testing. We built six prototype bags, for six of our best
development guys. Steven Drake, Adam Foss, Kiviok Hight, Kurt Rued, Mark Seacat,
and Bobby Warner all put Metcalf’s to use exclusively this year. These guys had incredible
seasons. From the Mackenzie Mountains in the NWT, the high country in Colorado,
and eleven different mountain ranges here in Montana, these packs were put to the
test. Dall Sheep, Mountain Goats, Mule Deer, Antelope, Yukon Moose, Mountain Caribou,
and Elk were all packed out by these guys using the Metcalf… the resounding
feedback… “The Metcalf is the best Mystery Ranch pack I’ve ever used.”
Kyle Christenson on designing the Metcalf:
At Mystery Ranch design is a communal ongoing
process. We strive to wow our customers by
integrating their ingenuity and feedback directly
into our products. Our direct sales approach
gives us immediate access to those who use the
product creating a tight feedback loop for development.
The NICE Metcalf is no exception, as
it has been developed by hunters that not only
use our gear, but use it hard! The NICE Frame
was selected as platform for a mid sized hunting
pack but only if we could incorporate two
major requirements. Light weight and increased
frame height on the NICE Frame have resonated
amongst the hunting community for some time
now, so each was to be addressed as critical
criteria. To accomplish a lightweight NICE Frame
our first comparative analyses was to the NICE
Longbow, our lightest NICE bag to date. Through
critical examination of access and internal pockets,
we concluded that a significant amount of
weight could be reallocated to framing if we
removed several layers of fabric and zipper from
the pocket structure. A top loading pack with a
full length access zipper maintains the needed
functionality, and saves the necessary weight to
address framing. With a new look at materials
and construction, pure carbon stays were introduced
for an integrated frame extension. This
combination of new materials and simplified
features have come together to create our best
hunting product yet.
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wow those were some giant pics
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already got my metcalf on preorder. multicam!
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Jimbow65 said:
that's the great thing about the nice frame. lots of adjusment and very thick padding makes it a very comfortable frame. and once you have it set up you can switch bags as needed. I'm thinking about getting a 6500 bag also for trips over a week
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http://www.mysteryranch.com/hunting/nice-frame-packs/nice-metcalf-pack
they just put up a lot of pics. go to the bottom and click the in action tab
they just put up a lot of pics. go to the bottom and click the in action tab
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EricB said:
Yeah I bought a crew cab around the same time. I loved it for carrying my treestand. Just sold it to buy the metcalf. I bought a load sling for the wait until it comes out. think I may get a 6500 too for long trips
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Nice pack! Got to try one out with 100# load. Very comfortable. Just a little much money for me.
Guys really believe in their product. Great company.
Well built, I am sure it will lat a long time.
Guys really believe in their product. Great company.
Well built, I am sure it will lat a long time.
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LITTLEJOHN said:Nice pack! Got to try one out with 100# load. Very comfortable. Just a little much money for me.
Guys really believe in their product. Great company.
Well built, I am sure it will lat a long time.
Awesome! that's good to hear. Mine should be hear in a few days so I'll try to get some pictures when it comes
