Mystery Ranch Marshall vs Metcalf

[backcountry_hunter]

And the the terraframe (and maybe the entire "mountain" lineup) has been using the buckles the hunting line is going to.

 

[Farmingdale's Finest]

FYI guys here is an email I got from active junky. They are having 30% off towards points on a future purchase and active junky is giving 14% cash back. That’s a big savings for future gear!

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[TravisIN]

So I feel like I’m a little lost.

Is the GL frame going to be compatible with new bags? Or are they going to the Terra frame and the GL be obsolete?


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[Farmingdale's Finest]

So I feel like I’m a little lost.

Is the GL frame going to be compatible with new bags? Or are they going to the Terra frame and the GL be obsolete?


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With what I have read here is the GL frame will work with the new bags but the buckles will need to be swapped out for compatibility


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[backcountry_hunter]

So I feel like I’m a little lost.

Is the GL frame going to be compatible with new bags? Or are they going to the Terra frame and the GL be obsolete?

Keep in mind 3 different frames are being discussed (well 4 if you count the people mentioning the NICE frame).

The Terraframe is almost a carbon copy of the GL frame. To be honest other than the buckles and it being their "mountain version" I don't know how it differs.

The Guidelight frame was the flagship MR frame that was compatible with all their hunting bags (although they only sold a few as bag only, hope that changes)

The guide light MT frame is what theyre going to moving forward with new buckles and a beefier waist belt.

The big question is how will current GL frame/bags be cross-compatible with the new GLMT frame/bags. It sounds like from others that it'll work with a buckle/adapter kit from MR but we'll have to wait and see.

 

[TravisIN]

Thanks for clearing that up fellas


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[Matt G.]

FYI you can get brand new metcalf or marshall at steep discount in opticsplanet. $318-368....

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[nickstevens2588]

I almost bought mine off optics planet but it just seems a bit suspicious about the site. I have no first hand experience with them though. Do you? Or does anyone else for that matter?

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[Matt G.]

I used them a few times with no issue. I bought my marshall pack last year for 350.

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[Trial153]

Optics plant has been excellent for me
Bet I have made a dozen purchases without issue.

 

[Agross]

I've only bought a couple things from optics planet, but never an issue

 

[Jnevils21]

Thanks for the input everyone. And thanks for the heads up on optics planet, serious deal. I went ahead and purchased the Metcalf. Now I just hope it fits well.

 

[Deadeye11]

I bought my melcalf a few weeks ago planning to do these types of hunts. Can't wait to test it out this year!

 

[Young Blood]

I've been back and forth between the pintler, holding out for a sawtooth, or saving up even more and getting an exo. Thanks for the heads up on the optics planet deal. For $290 I couldn't pass up the pintler. I will load it up and test it out and if it doesn't ride well I will return it and go for the exo. Also, my wife bought me a rangefinder off optics planet for Christmas with zero issues.

 

[GPool1842]

Terraplane is 330D fabric vs 500D fabric for Marshall/Metcalf in solids, therefor lighter and not as durable. Just FYI...

Same dilemma last year for me, ended up going Marshall. 9 day solo trip, first elk hunt. Worked just fine as a day pack after camp was set up. No issues at all. Personal preference, but I’d rather have gear in my bag instead of on the load shelf. I had the thing full and appreciated every inch of the Marshall.

 

[nickstevens2588]

Their new bags are 330D as well.

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[citadel_rick]

Thanks for the heads up on optics planet, ordered the Marshall.

 

[tag_out]

Great question! I was in the same situation recently. I currently am running a 5300 ci bag and am strapped for room. I normally go solo so its all on my back. I was going to order a Marshall but day hunting with such a large bag sucks. I ordered a Metcalf with full intention of using the shelf and dry bags for the pack in and ditching most of the load at camp. I went with the Metcalf because it pulls down so tight when empty.