I've had my Metcalf since 2018, use it for hikes, camping even my commuter bag lol. Had some QC issues, stitching on a few seams and a buckle. After some back and forth (slow) MR replaced the bag and it has performed flawlessly since. I would definitely buy another model but the Metcalf thus far has proved to b a true all around bag for me. A note on sizing on my model I have a medium frame w medium belt. I'm 5'9 and 170ish lb w a 32 in waist. The fit is amazing and comfortable my belt is pulled almost as tight as u can get it have a little slack on each side I can bring in for a little extra snug under heavier loads.
I got tired of rolling up the straps when extended so I just tuck them into some crevice on the pack's exterior and reel them back in when I return the back back to normal sizing.
I’m in the same boat and keep finding that it’s the Metcalf because it can scale down for 1-3 day hunts but scale back up to a 3-6 day pack because of the meat shelf!, go check out GOHUNT they have a TH-cam Chanel with a ton of Metcalf reviews
I recently bought the Mystery Ranch Beartooth 80. I decided I wanted a little more storage and it has some additional pockets that I wished the Metcalf had. I did a review on it you can watch.
I've had my Metcalf since 2018, use it for hikes, camping even my commuter bag lol. Had some QC issues, stitching on a few seams and a buckle. After some back and forth (slow) MR replaced the bag and it has performed flawlessly since. I would definitely buy another model but the Metcalf thus far has proved to b a true all around bag for me.
A note on sizing on my model I have a medium frame w medium belt. I'm 5'9 and 170ish lb w a 32 in waist. The fit is amazing and comfortable my belt is pulled almost as tight as u can get it have a little slack on each side I can bring in for a little extra snug under heavier loads.
I got tired of rolling up the straps when extended so I just tuck them into some crevice on the pack's exterior and reel them back in when I return the back back to normal sizing.
Is this a good all around pack im between this and the pop up 38 i can only afford 1 pack what would be the one pack to rule them all ?
I’m in the same boat and keep finding that it’s the Metcalf because it can scale down for 1-3 day hunts but scale back up to a 3-6 day pack because of the meat shelf!, go check out GOHUNT they have a TH-cam Chanel with a ton of Metcalf reviews
Are there any other packs on the market you think would run good?
I recently bought the Mystery Ranch Beartooth 80. I decided I wanted a little more storage and it has some additional pockets that I wished the Metcalf had. I did a review on it you can watch.
Where did you put your bungle tube?
I usually just carry by bugle tube while hunting.
RMATV?
yessir
Your complaining about the long straps ! What do you want them to do ? Make them too small? You would whine about that also.