Changing the Mystery Ranch Longbow back out for the Crew Cab

blgoode

blgoode

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Well,
I thought Id post a few pics to just show why I love the NICE Frame set up. I have been using the trizip longbow for a general day hiking pack because it is just more simple and I love trizip access.

BUT...

I also love that the Crew Cab can handle odd loads such as tree stands, deep parts and anything you can wrap in the compartment. I need to get a few smaller hang on stands that I want to put up soon so I was planning on swapping the CC back on the frame in place of the longbow down the road.

Its literally a 2 min process.
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I wont need what I carry hiking so Im leaving the longbow packed with 95% of my stuff :)

Here is why I wanted to use the Crew Cab next week. Walking a few 50lb sat blocks down into the hunting area :)

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Ill update thread showing how the pack handles the blocks :)
 
This morning I took the salt blocks into the woods.
The load was stable and did not shift while on the move. in this pack is a possibles pouch, 32oz Nalgene and 50lb block of salt. I did have to lean forward because the weight was so far back but this is to be expected. Much easier than a season back when I carried 35lbs in a Kelty. All weight went onto the hips and did not need figitting to get comfortable.

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I wish mystery ranch still made the king cab, I would have gone for that over what I have if it had been available. Because I wasn't sure if the crew cab could be installed in the up position, I ended up just going with the cheaper option of load sling+long pockets+day lid (sort of). With the wolf pup already purchased I had a read made load set up with storage options. As silly as it is I do wish there were just 2 more buckles on the top and sides, so I could attach everything + the day lid to the frame rather than jury rigging the lid on there. I still always like the look of the crew cab when I see it.

This is my rock hounding set up, the wolf pup on the bottom, two long pockets on the sides, and If I really think I need it I can rig the day lid to the back by hanging it off the straps. The bucket is nice because I can carry sharp rocks without them tearing the fabric to shreds. The frame is black because it's the camelback branded version.

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You can buy some female clips that will go on and off your existing straps. It will give you a way to attack daypack like more like it's meant to. I'll see if I can find a place to buy what I'm talking about.
 
I do have some of those and it works, but I don't like that it has a the 2 sharp points in the center of the strap. I'm pretty sure it's meant to both hold it in place and to keep the strap from coming out, but to me it's just a good way to wear down and puncture the strap. I'll try sanding them off and see how stable the strap is, cause if it's still not likely to slip out I'll definitely hang some off the main top straps.

As much as I know other packs are really high quality and awesome, the versatility of the nice frame still amazes me.
 
That strap material is tougher than you think but rounding them over sounds like a good thing to do.
 
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