If you’re taking on a gnarly ridge or rock hopping across a boulder field, you do not want your load to weigh you down or knock you off balance. Having a pack that fits well but which also hauls gear like a champ is a must for mega mountain days. That’s why the Coulee 40 is one of our top picks for big days in the hills or even wild camping overnighters. The yoke is micro adjustable so you can fine-tune the space between the back and frame, allowing you to dial in a precise individual fit. Clever engineering also optimises weight transfer, so you get a dynamic, stable carry however much gear you are hauling.
Mainframe composed of two vertical composite rods and an upper horizontal composite bar. The composite cross stay keeps the vertical rods properly aligned and allows them to pivot and flex for a dynamic, stable carry. Two upper portions and one lower of an HDPE frame sheet for added structure
The mainframe transfers the weight of the load into the wings which relay the weight and equalizes the contact around and into the belt. The waist belt cants and conforms over the hips to effectively transfer and distribute the weight and eliminate slippage down over the hips
Mystery Ranch’s patented Futura Yoke easily micro adjusts to your torso length allowing the proper amount of stand-off between the back and the frame
Two zip lid pockets to organise essentials for quick and easy access
Zip pockets on the waist belt, which is removable for times when a waist belt is a hinderance rather than a help
Easy to reach water bottle pockets on either side of the pack
Hydration reservoir compatible
Three zip design so you can almost entirely open out your pack and find the things you need
Tool loops for stowing hiking poles
Side compression straps for load stabilisation and lash on options
Weight: 1.7 kg
Volume: 40 L
Dimensions: 61 x 30 x 25 cm
330D Robic nylon fabric
YKK® zippers
Sustainability Through Longevity - Mystery Ranch bags are designed and built to last a lifetime and are backed by a lifetime manufacturers warranty.
Global Initiatives - Since 2010, Mystery Ranch has supported Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) with in-kind product. WSF's mission to manage and restore wild sheep populations across North America.
Mystery Ranch is built on a heritage of function, comfort, quality and durability. Since 2000, Mystery Ranch has been manufacturing packs and load carriage systems for military, hunting, wildland fire and mountaineering customers, with a focus on use-specific designs and hand-built quality. Based in Bozeman, Montana, Mystery Ranch is a global brand with worldwide production and distribution
I believe I've found my go-to pack for day trips and also for an overnight hike.
