Customer Reviews Mystery Ranch Bridger 55

This pack is by far the most comfortable pack I have ever used. It has been great for long hikes and ruck running. I wish they made this in a hunting version with meat shelf. The adjustability is great and the hip belt is really secure. While running with this packed with about 35 lbs it remained secure with limited bounce. If you don't mind a bit of a heavier pack this is a great option.

Not the lightest pack but very durable, practical and comfortable.

I purchased the pack for multi day, backpacking trips. I bought it a few weeks ago in preparation for for hunting this year, but mostly for next summer's hiking season, I have yet to use the pack. Looking over the pack in person you can tell that a lot of thought went into the design. It is super comfortable and easy to adjust, there is pockets in all the right places, and the additional pockets on the front straps and lower band are clutch! Couldn't be happier with my purchase and look forward to using it soon.

This pack did everything I wanted it to on a weekend outing. The organization options made the inside feel more spacious than 55L, to the point where I was concerned I was forgetting something because there was too much room left. It carried the weight well and the load always felt well distributed. The many exterior pockets were nice too. My only complaint is that the outside straps on the bottom of the pack are a bit short. They almost did not fit around my tent. Even just an extra inch would have been nice. Minor issue though.

I wanted to give the Bridger a shot after some Youtube reviews. I am glad I did, it is the most comfy pack with the wait spread through all the contact points. The Yoke is really the main draw, but the pack's side accessibility is really great as well. I was so impressed that I got a 35 to replace my day pack.

I bought this pack mainly as my Search and Rescue pack. After using it fully packed a couple of times and can say I'm truly impressed. It balances my pack weight without putting me off balance as my previous pack did. The ability to open from the front allows me to access important gear easily and quickly. Very Impressed!

This is my first backpack that I bought after having experience with hand me downs. It is very comfortable, the waist belt is padded and distributes the load well. My old pack had all the weight on my shoulders, this pack I can distribute it to my legs. Backpacking longer distances is so much more comfortable.

The quality of materials, innovation, and craftsmanship of this pack are unmatched in the industry. I've had this pack for a few months and it continues to shine mile after mile. With out a doubt, 3 day out and back or long distance thru hike, this is the pack I choose every time.

Most comfortable, practical backpack i've ever worn

I'm torn. I really wanted the Bridger 65 but not in the Orange. So I bought the 55. Now the 65 is available. But, also I have been 'training' with the 55 on the treadmill and it is great! First trip is in a few weeks and I'll know more real world use then.

Happy with purchase. Which tent does one recommend? Thanks.

I got the 55 for a summer overnight pack, winter day pack for in the Canadian Rockies. So far its been with me for 2 trips. The shoulder yoke design is super comfortable and really hugs the body. Only negative comment I have is the pockets on the waist belt are alittle small.

Mystery Ranch got this pack right! At 5 pounds it is not light, but the overall design is so good that you will want to keep it. The vest style shoulder straps ensure comfort and the hip belt is perfect. The top pocket zips open on three sides allowing easy access to contents (why did nobody think of this 40 years ago?). The frame flexes but is vertically rigid. I am 6'6" tall and the load lifter straps are at the proper angle (thanks MR for listening to reviews!). I am a 20 year veteran mountain guide, and I am using this pack for nearly all trips and it's a lot better than my vintage Dana Designs Bridger! Well done Mystery Ranch.

Bought this bag for a trip to the Tetons for hiking. I carried it all day everyday, fit all our gear and was very comfortable

The bridger is the GOAT of backpacking gear. I love the Mystery Ranch signature double sternum strap. The waist pad is wonderful with the way the pads separates for more walking movement. I love that I can access the full contents of my pack without opening from the top. I love the strap on the sleeping bag compartment that takes the strain off of the zipper. The quality of this pack is unmatched. I love it!

I've done about a dozen hikes with a 20 lb load, and this pack works well. Easy to dial in the fitting, and the belt & shoulder straps are super comfy and functional. Overall great design!

Comfort: The yoke and frame system is unbelievably comfortable and cool! It's a game changer! At first, I wasn't sure about the lower chest strap, but after awhile, I found it really stabilized the pack on my back. I was hiking on a warm (not hot) day, and I stayed cool, even in the most strenuous parts of the hike. The water bottle pockets on the shoulder straps are good for bear spray or smaller type water bottles. The Bridger frame is amazing! The Waistbelt: I like the big pockets that are easily accessible on the belt. Like all MR waist belts, it's easily adjustable and very comfortable. The pack: I am a huge fan of the speed zip access to the lower compartment and I love the vertical zip access to the main compartment. The three pockets in the main compartment are really good for storing smaller objects, and for stabilizing the load. This feature is a very intelligent design idea! The detachable lid has a very roomy main pocket with a sizeable internal zippered pocket for those things you don't want to lose! Carry: On my first outing, I carried about 23 lbs. The hike began with a 1000' elevation gain, followed by a loss of 1250'. Terrain was a well used trail, with some ankle breakers. The pack rode like it wasn't even on my back. It is stable, it is secure to my body, and I've never worn a pack that didn't shift around a bit in-spite of adjustments. The Bridger was PERFECTLY Stable. Finally, the empty pack is lighter than others I've used due to the materials used in construction. THANK YOU Mystery Ranch for this revolutionary new pack system.

This pack is extremely well made and feature-rich. I love the vest -style harness and find it very comfortable (I'm 5'11, 155, slim athletic build). The belt is quite robust and I've carried this pack of comfortably up to about 40 lbs. My nitpicks: I wish the back mesh panel was a looser weave so things could dry out more easily. The bottom straps are about 4 inches too short. I wish one of the side pockets were larger and deeper, to allow carrying a tent more easily (Durston x-mid pro in my case). Needs a water guard zip on the brain as well. This is a heavy pack, but carries like a champ. Great for trips with lots of luxury gear like a 2-5 camping trip. This is too heavy and feature rich for extended through hikes (imo). Would love to see a slightly pared down version in Ultra 200 hitting the 3 lb mark.

I've used Mystery Ranch packs for over 20 years. Used to sell Dana Designs in Montana. I love the new wave of designs but this pack isn't as versatile as they'd suggest. Bottom line up front: the suspension isn't as fine tuned as their dedicated backpack line. These are not much lighter either. I have other 50-55 liter packs that weigh much less and carry a lot more. The 55 liter is fixed. Want to attach your tent to the side of your pack using compression straps? Forget about it. Most Mystery straps are huge, with lots of extra to strap on large diameter objects. Once the main body is packed, this thing can barely strap a fishing rod on. Small backpacking chair? Tent? Ground pad? Absolutely not. The triangle strap design prevents this. Bottom sleeping bag straps? Can't even strap on a foam pad. As for pack comfort, it's a noisy, creeking suspension. Fabric is nice to the touch but tension points with the new harness, by the neck, puts load lifter straps in awkward tension. I love the chest harness pockets, but not sure the design is fully baked. My old ArcLight, Glacier and Terraplane packs carry much better and are far more adaptable. Love the brand, i would just skip this one or, make sure you pack it fully and wear it at the store before you purchase it to make sure it fits your needs.