Mystery Ranch Packs

Mystery Ranch backpacks are hand built with purpose and the range of purpose is varied and demanding. The load and carrying systems are designed for specific use, mountaineering, hunting, military and wildfire fighting. These packs have a proven track record of durability in the most demanding and rugged conditions. And they are built right here in America. Mystery Ranch packs have become a global brand, designed and built in Bozeman, Montana. We are excited to be the exclusive Mystery Ranch dealer in Truckee.

So who are these guys, these Mystery Ranch folk? Well, you may be surprised to find you already know them and their long successful history in the pack design and building industry.  Hint, does the name Dana ring a bell? Dana Gleason, the founder of Dana Design, changed the way packs were designed. Dana developed the ArcFlex internal frame system, his use of assorted materials resulted in more effective and comfortable load distribution.

Mystery Ranch Bozeman Factory

Dana Design grew from one man’s idea to a two person operation when he hired on Renee Sippel-Baker. Renee had worked with Dana as a production sewer in his very first business venture, Kletterwerks, a specialized product to carry cameras and other related gear, that was way back in 1978. Together the two drove Dana Design to its pinnacle with over 200 employees and dealers worldwide. The idea of early retirement and spending winters and summers in the backcountry led to their decision to sell their company to K2 Corporation.

But as with many of those gifted with the entrepreneurial spirit, the drive to build and create doesn’t die easily. Just 5 years into the life of leisure the two were at it again, in the year 2000, Mystery Ranch was founded. Here we go with a whole new idea of how backpacks should be built, they are driven by user-centric design. Teaming up with the Navy SEALs to design military packs forged a new path that eventually lead to a strategic change in their business model and design tactics.

We were so impressed with and confident about Mystery Ranch packs that our opening order didn’t stop at the usual conservative offering of 2 or 3 models.

The Chief has a full line up of backpacks ranging from climbing/day hiking packs, lightweight overnight packs, multi-day packs, and expedition extended backpacking packs.

Mystery Ranch Handmade

American built and handcrafted backpacks at affordable premium quality from $179 to $299.

To view our selection of Mystery Ranch packs CLICK HERE.

To get a feel for the Mystery Ranch’s commitment to quality design and construction take a look
at the video below. Or better yet, stop by the shop and explore their construction, features and
comfort.