Mystery Ranch NICE frame built for Canadian Forces

[MikeL]

http://soldiersystems.net/2011/08/07/mystery-ranch-nice-frame-in-cadpat/

Mystery Ranch NICE Frame in CADPAT
Sunday, August 7th, 2011

Mystery Ranch let me in on a couple of upcoming products and as we went through the stacks of packs, they pulled out a NICE Frame in CADPAT-TW. This variant of the NICE frame will see limited fielding in the Canadian forces as a component of a weapons program.

http://soldiersystems.net/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MR-NICE-Frame-Inset-sm.jpg
http://soldiersystems.net/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MR-NICE-Frame-CADPAT-2.jpg

 

[s23256]

It's the basis of the carriage system for the C16.  3 per system with specialized bags for the various sub-loads.

 

[acen]

Its part of a joint project between Mystery Ranch and Fellfab. Dana designed everything that will touch your body, whereas Fellfab designed what looks like a large rectangular foam filled block with cutouts for the sighting systems of the C-16. Dana spoke about it briefly while at CANSEC this year. I will say he is a true gentleman and I hope the CF sends more business his way.

 

[buzgo]

It would be nice if someone decided that the issued small pack was garbage and decided to go MR to replace it...

http://soldiersystems.net/2011/09/01/australians-issue-mystery-ranch-3-day-pack/

 

[PuckChaser]

That's a 3-Day pack though, isn't the Small Pack designed as a 24-hour pack?

 

[buzgo]

I thought it was designed as a book bag...

 

[Timmy!]

Did the CF ever get those Mystery Ranch NICE frames yet? If so, anyone have a photo on them? What's everyone's two cents on Mystery Ranch? I like the frame idea they have. Just don't have the coin to drop for one of thoses yet.  ;D

Regards,
TN2IC

 

[Lerch]

I haven't seen an issued one, but I have a Mystery Ranch/Camelbak NICE frame (cheaper alternative to the original). It's a fantastic design with the adjustable yoke and pack board style back. The multiple attachment points make it easy to rig up the different bags they offer, making it a very versatile frame.
My $0.02, well worth the money if you can find them on eBay.

 

[Arctic Acorn]

I own a Dragonslayer and it's easily the best pack I've ever owned/carried. They're well designed and the workmanship/materials is extremely good. Pricy, but you certainly get what you pay for.

If you di get one just don't loan it out to anyone...you may not get it back!  ^-^