Mystery Ranch Bargains

“Anybody who is interested in the mystery ranch packs (by Dana Gleason who founded Dana design) should check out:

Wilderness Exchange

They have great prices on the 2000 packs. At 99 dollars, The Trance looks like a steal, but it isn't. It is a good deal though. In 2001, the trance comes with its own frame. The 2000 Trance doesn't. As Don from Wilderness outfitters explained to me:

"The Trance we have is the 2000 model (3000c.i. weight- 28oz..)which requires
the additional Wrap frame.We have the frame on closeout for $99.00 and the
packbag is on closeout for $99.95. - the frame is 2lb. 5 oz. in medium."

I'm tempted. If you want the modular system, "The Works," which is being raved about in lots of places (e.g. recent Bacpacker Review). These numbers put the 2000 Trance at 4 lb. 1 oz., one ounce more than the 2001 but with the benefits of being incorporated into the modular system.

I was ready to go to the Auspex (MountainSmith) or the Osprey Aethyr. But this is tempting. Hmmm wonder if they have the frame in large???”

“4 pounds for 3000 ci?!?!?!?”

“The one I saw was not the modular system - it had it's own frame.”

“Ped -

Did you see any deals on the Deep Trance. My wife wants to know what I want for Christmas. Woo-hoo!”

“Violin: The one you saw was clearly a 2001 model.

Yeah Rad, 4 pounds for 3,000 ain't great... although its a reall 3k not an exagerrated 3k... and it is built to carry a lot more weight than most 3k's.”

“Oh yeah I don't see any deep trance bargains... That would be even more tempting,”