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Are your gaiters tucked into your boots? Never seen that before...
That can't be compfy on the ankles...

No, they are over the boots, as designed....

Are they 2 color?

Heavy pack and wet snow.. disaster recipe.. and you made it out. Well done.

Yeah, blue on top, with black cordura type material on bottom. Outdoor research, the pic does look like the black color is my boots.

I brought the Micro Spikes for that reason alone. The certainly helped keep the footing.

Do you have any pics of you swimming across the river with the pack on your way out?

Sorry...couldn't resist.

The side zip on the Metcalf looks bitchin'.

What did that pack weigh on the way out?



Travis

Metcalf. End of story.

See your local recruiter and there are about three chances in a hundred you'll find out, you [bleep] MT puss.

Take a Knee,

What do you just read a lot of Rambo books to come up with all this bullchit.
Seems like you talk a lot but at least Travis and the others have actual PICTURES to back it up.
Without pictures you are just a big mouth making a lot of noise.

Honestly i didnt weigh it. Obscenely heavy is accurate, well over 100lbs.

GFY silly boy.

Here's a couple Metcalf photos from this past 2 weeks..

Not to say the other options aren't great - as I've got limited use with any of them. I do really like this one - it's certainly the best option from MR right now.

Scott,

Nice job. I remember when we used to have Mulies in Montana.


I'm thinking you're thinking the same thing on the Metcalf. If the stays were RIGID it'd be a frigin good pack?

Is running the Metcalf without a lid a pretty decent option? I have a lid but wouldn't mind saving the weight without it.

Tanner

So how does the Metcalf's load lifting capabilities compare to the Longbow? I've used my Longbow with a top lid for the last 3-4 years on my 4 day stints, I like the Metcalf's design but I need more pockets. I guess I need some reinforcement to talk me into a Metcalf bag.

To answer all the questions at once....

I wish the stays were more rigid, and that the frame itself were lighter.

The Longbow has no functional load lifters. Metcalf wins with me every time as a tall guy.

I really like the top lid option, but every one i own will go under the knife. I have no use for all the extra material or shoulder straps. They could cut a pound out right there!

Thanks sreekers.



Travis

Great info on this thread; tag for future reference.

Metcalf......that be me.