Mystery Ranch is a prestigious American manufacturer of tactical, hunting, and outdoor packs headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, founded in 2000 by Dana Gleason — a seasoned pack designer with deep roots in military and mountain rescue equipment. The brand built its reputation on the NICE (New Improved Comfortable Experience) suspension system, which combined with rugged Cordura construction and well-thought-out internal organization places Mystery Ranch among the finest pack makers in the world. The brand supplies the US Military, mountain rescue teams, hunters, and serious backcountry adventurers worldwide.
History — From the Military to the Outdoors
Danny McAskill spent years designing packs for military contractors before founding Mystery Ranch in 2000 with a single goal: to build a pack that carries heavy loads in genuine comfort over long days on the trail. Years of research and thousands of hours of field testing produced the NICE Frame — an aluminum internal frame with adjustable torso length and the unique YOK harness (H-shaped shoulder yoke) that transfers load directly onto the hips, relieving the spine and shoulders. The NICE system ranks among the most advanced pack suspension systems in the outdoor industry — now patented and widely imitated by competitors, but original only at Mystery Ranch.
Military and Tactical Packs
Mystery Ranch is an official pack supplier to the US Army, US Marine Corps, and other elite military units. Models such as the 3-Day Assault Pack, Terraframe Military, Blackjack, and others are engineered for the demands of the battlefield: full MOLLE/PALS compatibility for attaching pouches and accessories, pocket organization designed for rapid access to mission-critical gear, 500D and 1000D Cordura fabric resistant to punctures and abrasion, and capacities up to 80 liters within a manageable external footprint. These packs carry loads exceeding 30 kg with a level of comfort no other tactical pack on the market can match.
Hunting Packs
Beyond the military segment, Mystery Ranch holds cult status among hunters — especially in the US, where the Pack Out, Metcalf, and Crew Cab have become the first choice for serious and professional big-game hunters. Purpose-built meat hauling systems — expandable capacity, antler carry attachments, integrated meat quarter pockets — combined with the all-day comfort of the NICE suspension during multi-day mountain treks make Mystery Ranch packs truly in a class of their own in this category.
Mystery Ranch at Militaria.pl
At Militaria.pl you'll find the full Mystery Ranch lineup — American-made tactical and outdoor packs featuring the legendary NICE Frame suspension. It's an investment in a pack that lasts decades, withstands extreme conditions, and carries weight like nothing else. Browse the available models and discover why Mystery Ranch is the first choice of soldiers, hunters, and mountain rescue professionals around the world.
