Customer Reviews Mystery Ranch Bridger 65

I purchased a small/extra small for my torso size and for hip comfort. I am 5'2", curvy in the hips, smaller chest area but get super sensitive to anything digging in my armpit area. I wanted a pack to last many trips, and have not backpacked up until now. Carried 40-45lbs over 6 days, and loved this pack, infact, the comfort is part of what inspires me to do more trekking, I am so happy I bought this backpack the first time I invested in a pack, well worth the money. I love all the zips and additional pockets on the shoulder straps (I used it for items I needed easy access to during the 6 hour days hiking, like hand sanitizer, 1/2 roll of toilet paper, or snacks, sunscreen, even my hat folded up to fit nicely. The pack was sturdy and buckles/clips/adjustment features worked well. I found places to compartmentalize everything inside so I always knew where things were for fast access. Additional sternum strap is GENIUS and provides comfortable support below the chest area and above. Back cushioning was great. I even used the top of the pack for a day trek, to hold two nalgenes lower on my hips to avoid holding weight on my shoulder, and threw on a cheap 10l daypack on my shoulders to carry raingear and a few snacks.

I love how this backpack is made. Its comfortable and should fit enough things for a few days.

I'm absolutely in love with this bag. The adjustable frame and different sizing IN ADDITION TO the thoughtful design elements that make backpacking as a woman all the easier makes this my instant favorite. The chest strap avoids smashing my boobs, and the waist strap distributes the bulk of the pack's weight to my hips without being awkwardly fitted--so comfortable.

I am super picky with features and comfort, and this pack checked off all my boxes! It has the most cushioned waist belt I've seen, and the chest straps were perfectly positioned. I was between sizes and ultimately sized down which was the right decision. Already took it out and love it!

I just took this pack on a 3-day pack packing trip and it did not disappoint! This pack sits great on the hips, and the three sets of straps (waist, chest, and sternum) makes it very secure for a nice, comfortable hike. The pockets and front access were also convenient. If you're debating whether this pack is worth the extra weight, it is.

We bought both the men's and women's Bridger 65 packs. We have only had the opportunity to use them on a couple of short overnight trips. But so far we love them. They are comfortable, full of features and well constructed. Looking forward to using them on longer trips later this year.

I took the pack for a spin on a weekend snow camping trip. I was definitely impressed with how comfortable it was to wear! Lots of padding around my hips and the pack fits my torso. I also enjoyed the easy access pouch in the front. The side straps were great to hold my water bottles in. The chest pouches weren't used much this time but I can see it being handy to put my bear spray in during warmer seasons. There are a few things I wish was different. One was that the bottom zippered area is too small. It would be better for me if it was wider so I can pull out my sleeping bag out easier. Second thing was the excess waist straps. I wish there was something to keep them from hanging down as there is a lot of extra strap. Although I really like how I pull forward to cinch. Finally I wish the straps on the bottom front were longer so I can strap on a sleeping mat or snowshoes to them. They're too short. All in all the fact that this pack is so comfortable, I can forgive these little wishes. I would recommend this pack!

I tried this pack on and no matter how hard I tried with a (female forest firefighter/backpacker) salesperson, we could not get this pack to fit my chest. I am a 36DD. That being said I ended up with a Glacier instead and it was fantastic on a 5 day trip.

I wish I could give this pack 5 stars. I am 5'6" with a very short torso. I have been researching backpacks for months, trying to find something smaller than 15" for me 14" torso. I finally found Mystery Ranch, and then t was recommended to me by a professional guide. I was excited to finally find something that could work for my larger pack needs, also as a professional guide. I took this pack on a 5 day, 42 mile trip down the Paria River in southern Utah last week. I was completely disappointed in the size and fit of this pack. If you are a woman with a torso shorter than 15", save yourself the trouble and DO NOT order this pack. The sizing on the website says it fits down to a 13" torso. The pack may adjust down to 13" on the frame, but the designers of the pack didn't adjust anything else proportionally, so the shoulder straps hung two inches above my shoulders at the tightest adjustment, and it was still too long for my torso, causing the weight load to be incredibly awkward for the entire trip. Also, the hip belt was too wide and uncomfortable Unfortunately, the designers of this pack got it seriously wrong for short waisted women. We are not large men. I am average height at 5'6", and I was super excited to finally find this pack after months of research online. For my day job as a professional guide, I use a Gregory Jade 38, which fits great. For longer backpacking trips as a guide, I wanted something more durable and larger, so I was on a quest to find the perfect pack. When I saw on the website that this pack would fit a 14" torso, I was sold. Everything else I could find only went down to 15", and I had already ordered and returned a couple other brands. Unfortunately, my excitement turned to disappointment when my pack was full and ready for the trip. Since I can't return it due to using it once, I will have to try and sell it. I give this pack two stars instead of one because there are many features I love about the Mystery Ranch Women's Bridger 65. Things I love: The hip belt pockets were easily accessible to zip open and shut as I was hiking The detachable lid was fabulous - I had my ditty bag and emergency supplies in it and every little thing I needed was at my fingertips, day and night. The outside zipper area has two pockets that work great for trash, tp, and other things I wanted to have separated from the main area. There was plenty of room inside the pack with all the adjustable straps Many ways to clip and hang things from the outside of the pack as well. Things I did not love: Again, pack size was ridiculously big, despite being advertised that it would fit a woman with a short torso The running vest feature for women is a colossal fail. Because the pack was overall too large, I could only connect the bottom strap-connecting the top one would have choked me. Also, women have very different chest sizes, and the design team needs to realize that women are not men, and allow for more adjustment on those straps that go across the chest. Boob smashing for over 40 miles is not super pleasant.