2016 Mystery Ranch Marshall or Metcalf?

[bganz]

Looking at these two bags, and undecided which one to go with. It will be used as an all purpose bag, from day hunts up to week long hunts (maybe longer eventually but not for the foreseeable future). The Metcalf is advertised as the all purpose bag, but I just wonder if I could get away with using the Marshall as a day pack and have the extra storage room for the longer hikes. I really like the extra external pockets on the Marshall. Anyone out there have any input? Thanks a lot in advance!

[kebes]

The Marshall is a little bulky for a day pack and the metcalf is tough for more than 5 days (it can be done but you have to be a little creative).

I own a 6500 and a metcalf (one of my friends has a Marshall) and they're all great bags but if I were doing it again from the start I would be tempted to look at the stone glacier 7400.

[nicktrehearne]

I'd go with the marshall. Although it might be a bit bulky with the extra size, you can still compress the bag fairly small so it can be used as a day pack. If you're only in the market for one, you'd be better off to have the big one and not utilize all the space rather than having the metcalf and coming up short on space.

[460s&w]

I would go Marshall all the way. I just got mine and its killer. I will be using it mostly for a day pack. But it will hold a bunch too. Keep ur eye on camo Fire I picked mine up for 330 Canadian brand new. Great price

[GetLethal]

I would go Marshall all the way. I just got mine and its killer. I will be using it mostly for a day pack. But it will hold a bunch too. Keep ur eye on camo Fire I picked mine up for 330 Canadian brand new. Great price
This ^ However it is on camofire today for 350 us

[SR80]

The bottom compartment on the marshall can be completely tucked up by the straps so you dont even know its there in day pack mode, and suck the side compression straps tight and its a pretty compact pact..but a little heavy for a day pack

[Andrewh]

If you are looking for a bag do consider a stone glacier. My sky 6200 compresses down smaller than the metcalf and has more room than the marshall (with load shelf) plus lighter than both of them...

I used to have a MR 6500 and a metcalf, now I just have one bag.

[argyle1]

I just bought a new Metcalf on the new "guide light" frame. I used it on a goat scout on the long week end and found it really comfortable. It weighs exactly 6 lb on my scale. Some exterior pockets would be nice so I'm going to see if I can adapt something. I looked at stone glacier, seek outside, and arcteryx, but it was a 4 - 6 week wait for all of them. The only Metcalf I found in bc in large was at Nechako in Vanderhoof and it was also the best price

[bganz]

I just bought a new Metcalf on the new "guide light" frame. I used it on a goat scout on the long week end and found it really comfortable. It weighs exactly 6 lb on my scale. Some exterior pockets would be nice so I'm going to see if I can adapt something. I looked at stone glacier, seek outside, and arcteryx, but it was a 4 - 6 week wait for all of them. The only Metcalf I found in bc in large was at Nechako in Vanderhoof and it was also the best price


Great at to hear it was comfortable! I was actually able to get my hands on both the other day and am going to go with the Marshall.. It's an amazing pack! I was able to compress it way down and i think it will be a fantastic day pack. It's on the heavier side for a day pack, but I'm still young enough I figure I can handle it. The Metcalf looks like an amazing bag too, but just wasn't what I am looking for. Now just need to find a large foliage!

Thanks for all the input everyone! It was greatly appreciated.

[kebes]

I just bought a new Metcalf on the new "guide light" frame. I used it on a goat scout on the long week end and found it really comfortable. It weighs exactly 6 lb on my scale. Some exterior pockets would be nice so I'm going to see if I can adapt something. I looked at stone glacier, seek outside, and arcteryx, but it was a 4 - 6 week wait for all of them. The only Metcalf I found in bc in large was at Nechako in Vanderhoof and it was also the best price

My metcalf is one of the first gen and I found it terribly uncomfortable until I put the lift kit on it... The new ones fix that issue? Or maybe it was just me :D

[RiverRunner]

My metcalf is one of the first gen and I found it terribly uncomfortable until I put the lift kit on it... The new ones fix that issue? Or maybe it was just me :D
yup… new frame design. Taller lighter frame and belt with proper height load lifters. The Metcalf bag has been "tweaked" accordingly too...

[todbartell]

Do what I did. Get a Marshall, Metcalf, and Pintler :D easy to switch bags around depending on what you're needing to do. It's only $$

[huntcoop]

Do what I did. Get a Marshall, Metcalf, and Pintler :D easy to switch bags around depending on what you're needing to do. It's only $$

I sure am liking the looks of that Pintler. From my reading it looks to be a great day pack with meat hauling capabilities.

[todbartell]

yeah you nailed it! It will be my pack for day hunting elk, no more need for a packboard back at the truck

[huntcoop]

yeah you nailed it! It will be my pack for day hunting elk, no more need for a packboard back at the truck

Do you have any CDN pricing?

[todbartell]

Do you have any CDN pricing?

Marshall ~ $635

Metcalf ~ $565

Pintler ~ $525

[Useyourfeet]

I've had the NICE frame with lift kit for both. If I didn't plan any hints over 7 days I liked the Metcalf best. It was the model of simplicity, function and durability. I didn't like the way the Marshall folded down compared to the old 6500 but it had massive space when you needed it. With the lift kit I found the frame very comfortable and basically Unbreakable. I've since tried SG and Kifaru but would probably snap up a used Metcalf in a heartbeat.

[todbartell]

Got my Pintler & Metcalf. Haven't gotten a chance to do any hiking with either but they're both really nice, as you'd expect from MR. Marshall would be the best choice for a 4+ day hunt due to 6700cu in capacity

[todbartell]

packed my sleeping bag, thermarest, 1 man tent, jetboil, fuel, 85mm spotting scope, tripod, kill kit, gps, rangefinder, raingear into my Metcalf. Probably have enough room for 8lbs food and a few litres of water, so food wise, a guy should be good for 5 days in the Metcalf (4325cu in), maybe 6 or 7 days if he didn't take such a big spotting scope, or none at all!

[spear]

I've got 11 days of food and all.my gear for sheep hunt into my.Metcalf. pack smart not big

[Piperdown]

Ask Jassmine she knows everything :)