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Mystery Ranch 3 Day Assault
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A previous winner of our Best Active Backpack, the 3DAP is something we've dug for years now. It's 3Zip opening is just awesome to use – from laying the bag out for packing, to accessing any area quickly on the go. And being a Mystery Ranch, the fabric and the way it’s patterned gives you the next level in durability. This is not a light pack, as it comes with some serious load hauling ability. But the Futura harness system can be adjusted to your height for excellent comfort (and capacity) no matter how much you carry. For those of you who are not risking life and limb running through a desert somewhere, you can now set in a Spadelock laptop sleeve and rock the pack for travel or other active adventures.
the good
- Versatile and burly with a cult following
- One of the best backpacks made in the past 50+ years
- Great access
- Superior quality
the not so good
- Heavy for a 30 litre pack at over 5 lbs
- Military styling (some might not like it)
The Breakdown
Geek (Performance)
Space & Access
Organization
Comfort
Style (Design)
Look & Feel
Build, Materials & Hardware
Features
Stoke (Experience)
Warranty & Support
Brand experience
Value
X Factor
- Measurement:
- 18" x 11.5" x 8.5" (46cm x 29cm x 22cm)
- Capacity:
- 2000 cu-in (32.8l)
- Weight:
- 5 lbs 1 oz (2.3kg)
- Zippers:
- 3Zip access
- Materials:
- 500d CORDURA®
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