Mystery Ranch Pintler...PICTURES

[Ledanek]

No experience with the pack beside loading it 26 lbs and taking it on a 5 mile hike, but, if you're looking for pictures (since there's not much available)

Pack Gallery

Overload Shelf Gallery

 

[JonathonJEB]

Thanks for the pics. How many days worth of gear can you haul in it?

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

Everything but 1 front quarter off a mule deer.


Moose rear quarter.
https://vimeo.com/195538891

 

[Ledanek]

Thanks for the pics. How many days worth of gear can you haul in it?

I'd refer that question to MinnesotaHunter

Everything but 1 front quarter off a mule deer.
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Moose rear quarter.
https://vimeo.com/195538891

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

Thanks for the pics. How many days worth of gear can you haul in it?

3-4 days pretty easy. Especially, earlier in the season when you don't have as much snivel gear with you. If you have an alpine lid you could throw a drybag under it with your tent/sleeping bag/etc.

 

[Ledanek]

3-4 days pretty easy. Especially, earlier in the season when you don't have as much snivel gear with you. If you have an alpine lid you could throw a drybag under it with your tent/sleeping bag/etc.

where did you find an Alpine Lid?
I'm about ready to give up and may consider getting a Daypack Lid to McGyver is over the Pintler

I tried the bottom PALS but it just felt weird with the weight distribution and how the dry bag is positioned. I'm scratching my head why MR decided to remove the parallel PALs

Is it to move the bag away from swinging to your leg?

another thing too is the exclusion of the zipper tab where normally you see the YKK brand. is it a noise issue?

and exclusion of the zipper tab, where you can hold on to when zipping the zipper....handy when wearing thick gloves

 

[Ledanek]

Well, it's official I need to downsize from Medium to Small

5+ miles with 26 lbs of gear & 3 liters of water on my MR Pintler.
Finally came to conclusion that I need a Small size Yoke and Waist.
Reference:
height 5'7"
waist 32"

Re: Once the Yoke and lumbar area gets wet from sweat, the pack gets slippery and slides down approximately 3-4" and it may not seem much, but, discomfort comes from ounces to pounds in a heartbeat.
pre hike I was in contact with MR CS and they actually recommend I load it up more gear and more time and see if I truly need to downsize.
[video=youtube_share;pE-FMuVBREs]https://youtu.be/pE-FMuVBREs[/video]

 

[Ledanek]

winter update....definitely a sizing issue going on here.

As you can see it's cinched up pretty good. Not choking me but the waits belt still slides off my hips and the frame's padding that supposed to rest on the curve/ small of your back/top of sacrum is way lower as seen here

I wish this is just a waist belt issue but it seems I could benefit with the yoke being smaller, so I can adjust the frame "higher" to my shoulder, lifting the bottom, and hopefully lift it higher above my waist.
If you know any retailers that carry the Guide Light Frame and ships free vs MR's $20 shipping, I'd greatly appreciate it

 

[Vic Colfari]

winter update....definitely a sizing issue going on here.

As you can see it's cinched up pretty good. Not choking me but the waits belt still slides off my hips and the frame's padding that supposed to rest on the curve/ small of your back/top of sacrum is way lower as seen here

I wish this is just a waist belt issue but it seems I could benefit with the yoke being smaller, so I can adjust the frame "higher" to my shoulder, lifting the bottom, and hopefully lift it higher above my waist.
If you know any retailers that carry the Guide Light Frame and ships free vs MR's $20 shipping, I'd greatly appreciate it

My guess is you have already tried it, but is the adjustable Yoke in the best position based off of your torso length? The Yoke is what is likely the culprit on your sizing. All GuideLight frames are the same size (approx. 25" tall), with the yoke/waistbelts being adjustable. I don't think you need a new frame, so to speak.

Do you have your torso length measurement? If that is a Medium pack, the Yoke measures 18-21", with quite a bit of micro-adjustment possible. You may need to try a Small, which measures 16-18" in yoke length.

 

[Ledanek]

My guess is you have already tried it, but is the adjustable Yoke in the best position based off of your torso length? The Yoke is what is likely the culprit on your sizing. All GuideLight frames are the same size (approx. 25" tall), with the yoke/waistbelts being adjustable. I don't think you need a new frame, so to speak.

Do you have your torso length measurement? If that is a Medium pack, the Yoke measures 18-21", with quite a bit of micro-adjustment possible. You may need to try a Small, which measures 16-18" in yoke length.

I might pull one of my Small Yoke from my MR ASAP and give it a try see. Thanks

 

[Ledanek]

I might pull one of my Small Yoke from my MR ASAP and give it a try see. Thanks

No dice.

my older yoke had a corners or square'ish end and the 2017 Yokes have a tapered end and a "spear"-rounded end.
per MR "We could sell you a waist belt if you want to call us directly. They are $35 and shipping can vary. For that it will probably be around $10-$15. -MR"

now inquiring about the yoke too.

 

[Vic Colfari]

No dice.

my older yoke had a corners or square'ish end and the 2017 Yokes have a tapered end and a "spear"-rounded end.
per MR "We could sell you a waist belt if you want to call us directly. They are $35 and shipping can vary. For that it will probably be around $10-$15. -MR"

now inquiring about the yoke too.

Hmm. Shoot. Thought that might be the ticket, but no go.

Where are you located? Might be able to wrangle up a solution for you regarding the waist belt and yoke....

 

[teej89]

What your guys' opinion on the pintler vs the cabinet, I'm looking for something just for day trips and meat hauling. Maybe an overnight trip thrown in there as well.

 

[Ledanek]

Hmm. Shoot. Thought that might be the ticket, but no go.
Where are you located? Might be able to wrangle up a solution for you regarding the waist belt and yoke....

I'm in Bolingbrook, IL 60440

I adjusted the Yoke higher on my shoulder blade and once again, the waist is slipping. Now questioning if the shoulder harness is in the right place

It's like the Ying-Yang effect.
I raise the shoulder higher, the pack goes south

I dig the yoke deeper in the pocket, the frame goes higher, but, the waist belt points down, pulling frame back down

 

[Ledanek]

Maybe these buckles are my problem....need to check this out after work.

maybe that's why it feels like the frame is dropping lower than my waist, therefore, pulling my waist belt also.

 

[Ledanek]

Where are you located? Might be able to wrangle up a solution for you regarding the waist belt and yoke....

just looking for update.
I might pull the trigger on a Small Yoke.
thanks

 

[Ledanek]

Stupid Idea or not?

Would those Stair Slip Guards help with my slippage issue?