Hey hello. I just wanted to comment on ur video. I think u deciding on the osprey is a good choice. I own about 29 packs or so. I have many high end packs including Kifaru which I spent about 2,000$ with all of the pack, frame (sold separately) and accessories. I say this cuz I'm serious about packs and the outdoors. I own military tactical packs, tactical hunting packs, civilian packs etc etc. I own osprey too and mystery ranch. Osprey if kept to it's weight limitations and under will be a much more comfortable pack. Mystery ranch makes some good stuff too but over the past 10 yrs many of their packs and frames and harnesses have fallen behind the times and fallen with lesser quality. Mystery ranch has been around for a very long time making hunting, military and civilian packs but lately they have commercialized and dropped in quality and not so good frames. They still make a few good packs like the Bridger etc but compared to other packs they r not competing. Many hunting brands like kifaru, exo mt gear, stone glacier, eberlestock etc etc are making the best of the best or smaller USA made companies like hill people gear. These companies I've listed are also USA made and no other packs compare. U shuda check out each of these brands I've listed. The quality, modularity, quality control, durability, Weight etc r unbeatable. If u have a pack more comfortable then the other pick the more comfortable hands down. Because u can always work around the other aspects but comfort is never to be ignored. If the osprey is more comfortable then go with it. Good choice. If u wear it and carry it then ur body will thank u and u'll feel better giving you a more enjoyable time. I own sooooo many packs and all the brands I listed I know what is out there and have compared so many brands. I use modularity bags for my backpacking and I build load outs and the gear to carry them. Comfort matters and many folk r saying mystery ranch isn't as comfortable as they used to be. Good video thank you.
Great video, thanks for all the information. You mention that you found extension webbing straps for the bottom of your bridger 65. Could you share what you got or details on sizing?
@@ryanbaltare8045 glad it could help. They are just tan nylon webbing cut to length. The buckles were the hardest part. I managed to find the same buckles M.R. used at BuckleRus (if you Google hopefully it will come up) they make a few different sizes I can't remember what size ultimately was correct, but here is one of them: PZDX186-183 S.J. Lite Side Release Buckle with Anti-Break Locking System
I’m considering either an Aether Plus 100 or a MR T100, possibly even a Gregory Baltoro 100 Plus. I need the volume, because I carry 80ish pounds. I have a 1996 Dana Design Terraplane X, and I never really cared for it. I am always tweaking the adjustments, never getting it exactly where I’m happy. It’s always sagging down on me. I’m sure that Dana has transformed his gear over the years, but I’m very hesitant to go down the same path again.
For the main Osprey draw cord cinch, to close it, you just pull on the cord in an upwards direction. No need to hold the little toggle thing. With weight in the bag it closes itself. To open it, instead you just pull the fabric part of the toggle outwards away from the pack. Can open and close it one handed. When I first got an Osprey pack, I initially tried using two hands and it didn't work for me either. When I accidentally figured out how to use it, it became awesome.
Water bottle holder: the slanted "IS" the water bottle holder. The top compartment is for a rolled sleeping pad or something similar. SmartWater bottles are "NOT" for camping. Much as I love drinking out of them, the Nalgene is wht this was designed for.
@@richallcorn I used this pack a few years ago on a multiday trip. Smart water bottles fit just fine in the normal slant too. I was surprised as I thought they would hit my arms, but with using trekking poles it was no issue what so ever.
Good review…the zipper opening on the mystery ranch is a straight pull I believe on the sleeping bag compartment which I think is a stronger set up. Both these packs have full panel openings? New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦
That is correct, I believe the MR excels in the sleeping bag compartment, if you intend to use it as such. Personally I just load things in from the top. Both bags do open up to the internal compartment, the MR probably opens a tiny bit more than the Osprey but both are very functional there
Great video!! 😎 I have the same experience regarding the egde of the straps digging in to the neck/shoulders. My backpack is also just living room worn, and im currious if the foam of the MR will form/soften over time.
My eyes kept wandering over to the pack on the far right because it looked so hot and when you mentioned it, I was like, "Hey! I own that pack!" 😂 I had a different experience with the Aether when I tried it on. The Gregory Baltoro fit me far better for my body type (stocky). But the Mystery Ranches (plural because I own 5 now) blew all the others away. The Bridger is otherworldly as far as fit and comfort go while in the field. I have a Glacier 70 for my expedition rig. So, it's been half a year...do you have any trail time on them?
Great info! Love to hear everyone's experiences with various packs. Yes I have, I did a 3 day trip carrying about 40lbs. I was amazed at how well it carried that much weight. My body gave out before any discomfort ever occurred. I've been slowly trying to lighten my load, but the bulky items such as a winter sleeping bag still take up quite a bit of volume, so I'm glad I've got it. The weight is pretty high though for the base pack itself, but if you can live with that it's great!
I have the Terraplane as well, worked for my body but I agree you have try them out first. I will say that the Terraplane also has a day pack which uses the lid and the shoulder harness which is awesome.
@@chasemorgan9543 I don't think you can go wrong with any Bridger! I think it just depends on your gear volume. If you have a plastic container they usually say how many liters they are. You can then fill up the bin several times with your gear to get an accurate volume amount. Just be sure to get the right size from MR, I got a L/XL not realizing, and I find that while it still fits, with the torso adjustment all the way down, the hip belt still rides a bit too low and if I take a large step upward sometimes the belt can limit that motion. Hope it helps and enjoy!
@@Chris-eh3duAwesome- Thank You!!! I am 6’3” 215lbs, I got a M/S in the 100L and it fits alright with everything adjusted. Still considering getting a bigger size but they actually recommend sizing down if you’re between sizes.
I appreciate the information! A question about the Bridger, how would you compare that to carry of the Bridger to the osprey if they were similar size/ weight? Been looking at switching from the kestrel 38 to a larger pack for multi day trips where I need more food/ luxury items (i'm not worried about the weight) and only a couple videos about them and I want a new pack for this upcoming season! Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I would say between the Osprey 85L and the Bridger 65 (the main osprey pack pack in this video) they are pretty darn close, but the Bridger wins due to that distributed weight on the front of the chest with the unique runner vest style harness. The Osprey is very close though id say 80-85% as comfortable, really just the difference between that distributed wide chest harness and the Osprey normal slim harness, you feel a bit more pressure. I think ultimately it is up to capacity that you are looking for. Mystery Ranch recently released the Bridger in I think a 35l and 45L too. Hope it helps! :)
Yeah I’m looking at the 65L in both packs, sounds like I need to get to a store and try out the MR bag with some weight, the running vest style seems very unique. Thanks for the reply!
Thanks! So the terraframe packs and terraplane packs are different in that the terraplane doesn't actually have the external frame system that is extendable. However the terraframe packs do. It's a little confusing the naming schema, but the terraplane 80L is the blue pack in the video
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Hey hello. I just wanted to comment on ur video. I think u deciding on the osprey is a good choice. I own about 29 packs or so. I have many high end packs including Kifaru which I spent about 2,000$ with all of the pack, frame (sold separately) and accessories. I say this cuz I'm serious about packs and the outdoors. I own military tactical packs, tactical hunting packs, civilian packs etc etc. I own osprey too and mystery ranch. Osprey if kept to it's weight limitations and under will be a much more comfortable pack. Mystery ranch makes some good stuff too but over the past 10 yrs many of their packs and frames and harnesses have fallen behind the times and fallen with lesser quality. Mystery ranch has been around for a very long time making hunting, military and civilian packs but lately they have commercialized and dropped in quality and not so good frames. They still make a few good packs like the Bridger etc but compared to other packs they r not competing. Many hunting brands like kifaru, exo mt gear, stone glacier, eberlestock etc etc are making the best of the best or smaller USA made companies like hill people gear. These companies I've listed are also USA made and no other packs compare. U shuda check out each of these brands I've listed. The quality, modularity, quality control, durability, Weight etc r unbeatable. If u have a pack more comfortable then the other pick the more comfortable hands down. Because u can always work around the other aspects but comfort is never to be ignored. If the osprey is more comfortable then go with it. Good choice. If u wear it and carry it then ur body will thank u and u'll feel better giving you a more enjoyable time. I own sooooo many packs and all the brands I listed I know what is out there and have compared so many brands. I use modularity bags for my backpacking and I build load outs and the gear to carry them. Comfort matters and many folk r saying mystery ranch isn't as comfortable as they used to be. Good video thank you.
Been waiting for a comparison between these 2 larger packs. Congrats on being the first and nice work on the review !
Hey thank you so much! That means a lot I truly appreciate it!
This is what I call a thorough review/preview. Thanks for your good work!
Thanks a lot for the review!
I was contemplating which bag to get and now im pretty confident that the osprey will be a better bag for me!
Thanks
Great video, thanks for all the information. You mention that you found extension webbing straps for the bottom of your bridger 65. Could you share what you got or details on sizing?
@@ryanbaltare8045 glad it could help. They are just tan nylon webbing cut to length. The buckles were the hardest part. I managed to find the same buckles M.R. used at BuckleRus (if you Google hopefully it will come up) they make a few different sizes I can't remember what size ultimately was correct, but here is one of them:
PZDX186-183 S.J. Lite Side Release Buckle with Anti-Break Locking System
I’m considering either an Aether Plus 100 or a MR T100, possibly even a Gregory Baltoro 100 Plus. I need the volume, because I carry 80ish pounds. I have a 1996 Dana Design Terraplane X, and I never really cared for it. I am always tweaking the adjustments, never getting it exactly where I’m happy. It’s always sagging down on me. I’m sure that Dana has transformed his gear over the years, but I’m very hesitant to go down the same path again.
The new Gregory Baltoro 100 Pro. There is no finer for heavy loads.
i was looking for a review about the aether 85L, perfect timing. Good in depth review.
Thank you so much! Hope it helped!
Overall good review ... more than anything else out there.
When I get mine, I will be doing one as well.
Osprey is the most photogenic backpack of all time. Every video and every photo it looks fresh and perfect.
For the main Osprey draw cord cinch, to close it, you just pull on the cord in an upwards direction. No need to hold the little toggle thing. With weight in the bag it closes itself.
To open it, instead you just pull the fabric part of the toggle outwards away from the pack.
Can open and close it one handed.
When I first got an Osprey pack, I initially tried using two hands and it didn't work for me either. When I accidentally figured out how to use it, it became awesome.
Thanks! I'm going to try this out! Always learning something new!
Water bottle holder: the slanted "IS" the water bottle holder. The top compartment is for a rolled sleeping pad or something similar. SmartWater bottles are "NOT" for camping. Much as I love drinking out of them, the Nalgene is wht this was designed for.
@@richallcorn I used this pack a few years ago on a multiday trip. Smart water bottles fit just fine in the normal slant too. I was surprised as I thought they would hit my arms, but with using trekking poles it was no issue what so ever.
Good review…the zipper opening on the mystery ranch is a straight pull I believe on the sleeping bag compartment which I think is a stronger set up. Both these packs have full panel openings?
New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦
That is correct, I believe the MR excels in the sleeping bag compartment, if you intend to use it as such. Personally I just load things in from the top.
Both bags do open up to the internal compartment, the MR probably opens a tiny bit more than the Osprey but both are very functional there
Great video!! 😎
I have the same experience regarding the egde of the straps digging in to the neck/shoulders. My backpack is also just living room worn, and im currious if the foam of the MR will form/soften over time.
My eyes kept wandering over to the pack on the far right because it looked so hot and when you mentioned it, I was like, "Hey! I own that pack!" 😂 I had a different experience with the Aether when I tried it on. The Gregory Baltoro fit me far better for my body type (stocky). But the Mystery Ranches (plural because I own 5 now) blew all the others away. The Bridger is otherworldly as far as fit and comfort go while in the field. I have a Glacier 70 for my expedition rig.
So, it's been half a year...do you have any trail time on them?
Great info! Love to hear everyone's experiences with various packs. Yes I have, I did a 3 day trip carrying about 40lbs. I was amazed at how well it carried that much weight. My body gave out before any discomfort ever occurred. I've been slowly trying to lighten my load, but the bulky items such as a winter sleeping bag still take up quite a bit of volume, so I'm glad I've got it. The weight is pretty high though for the base pack itself, but if you can live with that it's great!
I have the Terraplane as well, worked for my body but I agree you have try them out first. I will say that the Terraplane also has a day pack which uses the lid and the shoulder harness which is awesome.
Thanks! I agree it's a great pack! I wish you could change the harness out for a Bridger style harness that would be awesome!
Got a MR Metcalf 100L and its a lot of pack. Will be picking up either the MR Bridger 55 or 65- any recommendations? Awesome review!!!!
@@chasemorgan9543 I don't think you can go wrong with any Bridger! I think it just depends on your gear volume. If you have a plastic container they usually say how many liters they are. You can then fill up the bin several times with your gear to get an accurate volume amount. Just be sure to get the right size from MR, I got a L/XL not realizing, and I find that while it still fits, with the torso adjustment all the way down, the hip belt still rides a bit too low and if I take a large step upward sometimes the belt can limit that motion. Hope it helps and enjoy!
@@Chris-eh3duAwesome- Thank You!!! I am 6’3” 215lbs, I got a M/S in the 100L and it fits alright with everything adjusted. Still considering getting a bigger size but they actually recommend sizing down if you’re between sizes.
I appreciate the information! A question about the Bridger, how would you compare that to carry of the Bridger to the osprey if they were similar size/ weight?
Been looking at switching from the kestrel 38 to a larger pack for multi day trips where I need more food/ luxury items (i'm not worried about the weight) and only a couple videos about them and I want a new pack for this upcoming season!
Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I would say between the Osprey 85L and the Bridger 65 (the main osprey pack pack in this video) they are pretty darn close, but the Bridger wins due to that distributed weight on the front of the chest with the unique runner vest style harness. The Osprey is very close though id say 80-85% as comfortable, really just the difference between that distributed wide chest harness and the Osprey normal slim harness, you feel a bit more pressure. I think ultimately it is up to capacity that you are looking for. Mystery Ranch recently released the Bridger in I think a 35l and 45L too. Hope it helps! :)
Yeah I’m looking at the 65L in both packs, sounds like I need to get to a store and try out the MR bag with some weight, the running vest style seems very unique.
Thanks for the reply!
awesome review thank you im in between baltoro 100 pro - aether plus 100 - terraplane 80 it's a dificult choice
Appreciate your thoughts, maybe I missed it but was curious why no mention of terra frames carbon stays and expansion capabilities?
Thanks! So the terraframe packs and terraplane packs are different in that the terraplane doesn't actually have the external frame system that is extendable. However the terraframe packs do. It's a little confusing the naming schema, but the terraplane 80L is the blue pack in the video
Really good video! You got another sub! 🥇
Good shot, thanks for the video!
One bottle hydration system might help your water bottle issue.
You know, after backpacking with 1L smart water bottles the issues pretty much didn't exist. The pockets work great!
Looking for a pack..good info thank you sir
Thx a lot :)
You need a head-strap camera and TWO HANDS...
terra frame not terraplane lol