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Mystery Ranch
Weight Loss & Custom Fitting
So many hunters stay away from MR because of the posted weights of the bags
They are on the heavy side of the backpacking , but the way they hold weight
compared to some others , is second to none . I used a very popular bag on a hunt , and with 50lb I thought i was goin to leave it in the woods , when with the MR I'll walk all day .
Here is what I do to the bags to make them custom to me.
(Every bag is a little different as my likes n dislikes change)
1st ... Let's lighten up the fibre glass yoke
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05-24-2016, 07:07 AM
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05-24-2016, 07:10 AM
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... Used a round file to clean up the burs of the 7/8" bit
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05-24-2016, 07:11 AM
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... Then sanded with 100 grit
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05-24-2016, 07:15 AM
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The 7/8 holes didn't lighten to the number I had in my head
(1/4 oz)
After twisting n bending the yoke (easy)
I decided it can handle more holes (3/8)
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05-24-2016, 07:17 AM
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...after I punched the 3/8 holes , I cut the burs with a blade
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05-24-2016, 07:19 AM
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Then gave it a little heat ...
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05-24-2016, 07:21 AM
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Then sanded smooth
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05-24-2016, 07:22 AM
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Only a sheep hunter would drill holes in a $700 pack to save a couple ounces. 
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05-24-2016, 07:23 AM
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There we go....
1/4 oz weight loss...
I know a 1/4oz isn't a lot , but we just started .
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05-24-2016, 07:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mad mountain mike
Only a sheep hunter would drill holes in a $700 pack to save a couple ounces. |
A couple ounces ? I wish
Only a 1/4 oz n I had to put the drill away 😝
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05-24-2016, 08:05 AM
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Where the yoke goes, their is a size label and tab of 1"
To make it easier to remove the yoke , we don't need that
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05-24-2016, 08:08 AM
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I don't have lots of bags for the MR frame , 1 bag 1 frame
So I can cut what's not needed for the style of bag for that frame
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05-24-2016, 08:09 AM
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05-24-2016, 08:11 AM
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I don't care if my bag says Mystery Ranch
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05-24-2016, 08:16 AM
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I go around the pack n burn any lose or tag end of any tread
If there is a long one I'll cut it down , after I burn I push it in with
My thumb to make it flat,
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05-24-2016, 08:17 AM
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05-24-2016, 08:20 AM
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I cut the ends ( the fold over ) to get the max length of the straps I pull on
Shoulder , wast , centre
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05-24-2016, 08:40 AM
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05-24-2016, 09:13 AM
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05-24-2016, 09:16 AM
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Now put the yoke into the frame
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05-24-2016, 09:27 AM
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Take your hand , and jam it down behind the yoke holder
A couple long screw drivers will help break the Velcro grip
Now the yoke holder can be moved up and down
This will adjust the amount of weight on your hip & shoulders
Right now I adjusted it for more weight on my shoulders
Then hips to see if it helps with my knee
This part might need to be done a few times to dial in
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05-24-2016, 09:39 AM
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I don't like how the centre strap between the shoulders moves
and it's location, for me I like 2 straps over one in this area
The extra hard wear can be found in the day pack or lid
We'll cut this up later .
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05-24-2016, 09:45 AM
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Now sewing
I use "big" needles and 20lb fire line (fishing line)
The pack will fall apart around this stuff, it's over kill
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05-24-2016, 09:48 AM
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I double up the line , and tie a double over hand knot
Pull each end of the line , to make sure you have a good knot
Then cut the tag end , burn tag ends into knot,
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05-24-2016, 09:53 AM
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05-24-2016, 09:53 AM
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...knot
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05-24-2016, 10:07 AM
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The moveable centre straps have lots of weight to shed
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05-24-2016, 10:10 AM
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I like all of the female side of the clips to be on one side
Not in the centre as they come from the factory ,
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05-24-2016, 10:18 AM
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Take a piece of strap you just cut ,
clean it , run it under the reinforcing strap on the
shoulder strap, sew it to itself
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