| Volume | 50L |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4 lbs. |
| Dimensions | 27.25 x 12.25 x 11 in. |
| Features | Sleeping Bag Compartment, Hydration Reservoir Compatible, U-Zip Opening, Trek Pole Attachment, Compression Straps, Sternum Strap or Hip Belt, Water Bottle Pocket |
REVIEWS
21 Reviews
Cugino
Love this pack. Big but still carry on size. Very comfortable waistbelt. I am not a fan of many pockets; this seems to have about the perfect number. Enough exterior pockets and straps to strap on bigger items when needed.
Joey
Love my new pack, and it showed up fast. I was issued Mystery Ranch packs in the military favorite packs I’ve ever had
Big Tony
I already have the Coulee 25 and 40. I like the line because at 6'5" and 300 lbs. they are actually able to fit me with reasonable comfort. Belt could be better for the very large-- need padding lengthened so not just webbing across my big belly. I also like the three-zipper opening feature--best of side and best of top opening. Outside pockets are great, could use a little more internal organization and better features for security and photo and electronics. Solid construction as always.
Sewinga pack
Should work well for a light over nighter. Sleeping bag compartment is a little small. The support carry system is very comfortable even fully loaded. Need to get some trail miles with this for a more comprehensive review.
RobMer1
I bought the Coulee 50 for a journey to remote areas along the Colombia—Panama border. It has everything you need. I traveled for ten days with this backpack and loved it more each day. It has spacious pockets and easy access to gear. It is small enough to take along on long hikes but holds far more than I expected. It is lightweight, and the frame is fantastic. It is balanced and comfortable. I sweated a bit while wearing the pack. It would be THE PERFECT pack if some type of ventilation were available. This is an excellent product that is very well-engineered.
Slim
My only complaint is the straps on the bottom of the pack. I used them to hold a camp chair but they would not stay tight.
dpdp
Flaw: I have 25l, 60l, and 100l packs by different manufacturers as well. I expect the bottom cinch straps to function as attachment for a tent or bedroll beneath the pack. This is inexplicably impossible on the coulee 50 due to short straps. My 2-person backpacking tent minus poles is too fat to be attached this way. They could have just used a tiny bit more cheap 3/4" strap to allow this, or omitted the straps as they serve no function as-is. The straps are long enough to go around a skinny tent pole bag at most. Very weird oversight. Fixed this by adding 3/4" D-rings to the straps so I can attach a tent or bedroll with cordage.
Mutruong12
The Coulee 50 is a great pack. Good size, rides well, lots of adjustment points for how it carries and how it packs. But a few cons : - The carry system is very comfortable but it gets really hot, especially on the mid-back and hips. - the bottom zipper pocket is pretty tight so it's a bit hard to get things in and out. - the two long pockets along the main zip taper as it's goes down so not really usable for water bottles, more for tent poles or other long, narrow items. That said, some great pros : - Again, carry system is very comfortable, sits well on the shoulders and the hip pockets are actually usable when carried. - the triple zip design is still a fantastic feature, can get full access to the whole pack or specific sections with ease. - compresses very well and holds pretty good amount of equipment/weight
JayT
The overall construction of the bag is second to none. The removable waist strap is a great feature and is easy to use. My favorite part of the coulee 50 is the number and size variety of pockets. Despite not having a chance to rigorously test the pack, I know mystery ranch provides a quality product that will withstand the toughest conditions.
CrustyOne
I have been using Mystery Ranch for over a decade when I got the first one issued to me in the Navy. I got this Coulee 50 bag to use for week long work trips and have only used it one time to the Middle East. It was super comfortable to wear through the airports and out in the field. I love the hip straps and pockets. The hip pockets weee Super convenient to hold my passports and all my snacks. Side and back pockets held everything from water bottles, headphone cases and sandals as well as wet and dirty cloths. My favorite feature is the Y zip for east access to the internal compartments. Even east when going through TSA checks for random searches.
Greg R
My wife bought the woman's Coulee 50 about a month ago. I liked it so much that I also got one. We recently used our Coulee packs on a backpacking trip in the Sierras (John Muir Wilderness). They are without a doubt the most comfortable, well-designed and executed backpacks either of us has ever used. They are easy to open for easy access to the contents. The belt pockets are immense, easily holding a small camera and other gear needed during the day. Dialing in a perfect fit is easy and quick. We did not use the interior hydration sleeve because a 2-liter hydration bladder fits perfectly in either of the side pockets. I used it instead for stowing my wallet and book. I was able to get an incredible amount of gear inside my pack, including a 2-person tent, 20-degree sleeping bag, Therma Rest inflatable mattress, Bear Vault BV 475, microspikes, and extra clothing. That's incredible for a 50-liter pack. Super happy we both got this wonderful pack.
Druke
Suspension feels fantastic. Best hip belt in the business. Seems like it could carry a pretty heavy load out although at 50L I'm not sure how to get that heavy unless you're carrying rocks. Perfect amount of pockets for my needs. Great size for 3 season weekenders as long as you can split the load with someone else. (Or if you have tiny solo gear I suppose.) If I had to carry a lot of water this might not work but I can get a 1 liter Nalgene in each side pocket - plenty for Colorado hiking. Nice durable material but not overboard so it's still pretty light. I sometimes wish the brain and body were a touch bigger, but this forces me to not overpack and that's a good thing. It also makes a perfect summit pack for mid-trip ascents. Still - fingers crossed for a 60 liter version someday.
Chris R
I purchased the Coulee 50 to replace a ‘90s Dana Designs Terraplane. That pack is still going strong, but it cannot compete with the weight of the new packs. I just returned from a trip in the Tetons after a bunch of training done with the Coulee. The adjustable yoke allowed for a great fit, is very comfortable and the pack really hugs my back. I love the simplicity of the pack with the pockets on the back to stuff a jacket and side pockets to store an umbrella. The waist belt pockets are big enough for a phone, snacks, sunscreen or whatever small items I wanted to stuff in them. I put a 2.5l bladder in the sleeve. I also purchased the wingman hydro to carry a Katydyn Befree bottle. The sleeping bag compartment easily handled my bag with a little stuffing and created a nice base for the pack. The sage color looks really good as well. I did a few long days with the Coulee carrying about 30 lbs and had no issues with it. Would recommend to anyone looking for a simple pack capable of carrying gear for a multi day mission comfortably. Only cons are that a few straps are a bit long, particularly the waist. I am 5’10 and 145 lbs. I have the S/M. 19” torso and 33” at the hips.
JustSearchin
I bought this pack about a month ago for Search and Rescue. My team responds to both urban and wilderness rescues and I needed a big enough bag to carry my personal gear along with extra team gear that we may need for a rope rescue. At the same time I need a pack that I can fill with extra clothes to keep subjects warm in an urban setting without having an expedition sized pack. The Coulee 50 is the perfect pack. It easily handles bigger, bulkier items that don’t seem to fit in other teammates’ packs and because it’s so easy to customize the fit of the Coulee, I can make small adjustments on the fly as necessary. My only regret is that I waited this long to buy my first Mystery Ranch pack; it definitely won’t be my last.
excellent pack; extremely easy to get into it! I replaced a 15 yr old Gregory pack of similar size with a Coulee 50; I have not had a chance to do much hiking with it, but it feels very comfortable, and fits perfectly into the overhead bin on planes. Just need to find a water bladder for it
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