Mystery Ranch Blackjack Avy airbag

**sfotex** · 11-27-2010, 08:00 PM

Saw the ad in the new issue of Backcountry magazine. Anyone got more info?

**Hacksaw** · 11-27-2010, 09:33 PM

Hummm.... I guess, I'll have to look at that magazine. Sorry, I don't read their rag...

**sfotex** · 11-27-2010, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Hummm.... I guess, I'll have to look at that magazine. Sorry, I don't read their rag...

If I had a scanner I would scan it for you. Let's see, interesting points.

Gonna be at the 2011 OR show.
Airbag/airbag features looks like a BCA airbag
Left or right hand trigger
All the bells and whistles as a ski bag.

**farmer** · 11-27-2010, 10:52 PM

any idea as to the cost? Any bozeman mags want to head over there and find out some details for us?

Originally Posted by sfotex

If I had a scanner I would scan it for you. Let's see, interesting points.

Gonna be at the 2011 OR show.
Airbag/airbag features looks like a BCA airbag
Left or right hand trigger
All the bells and whistles as a ski bag.

a scanner basically captures an image of whatever you place on it and converts it to a digital form. Too pad there is no other device that could capture images in such a form

**sfotex** · 11-29-2010, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by farmer

a scanner basically captures an image of whatever you place on it and converts it to a digital form. Too pad there is no other device that could capture images in such a form

Lots of black text on a grey background doesn't work too well with my shitty camera.

**farmer** · 11-29-2010, 11:36 AM

Fair enough. I'll try to remember to pick up a copy and scan it next time I'm out.

**Jonathan S.** · 11-29-2010, 11:47 AM

Was briefly referenced here:
http://www.wildsnow.com/3804/float-30-airbag-revie/

Otherwise, impressive how quiet they've kept this.

Also, ARVA packs are compatible with the ABS Vario system:
http://www.arva-equipment.com/en/Pro...oduct_170.html
http://www.arva-equipment.com/en/Pro...oduct_171.html

**JRainey** · 11-30-2010, 05:50 AM

And you know its gonna carry the best of all of them, that's just how dana rolls.

**Name Redacted** · 11-30-2010, 08:32 AM

Anyone want to play guess the price? I'm going with a buck a cubic inch. $2600

That thing looks sick though, appears much more functional as a pack than the BCAs I've seen

**climbhoser** · 11-30-2010, 10:00 AM

I am in love.

**JoeStrummer** · 11-30-2010, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by JRainey

And you know its gonna carry the best of all of them, that's just how dana rolls.

It will also be twice as expensive and 25% heavier.

But I agree, the man can build a pack.

**LightRanger** · 11-30-2010, 03:18 PM

I know what I want for Christmas next year...

Drool.

**JRainey** · 12-02-2010, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by JoeStrummer

It will also be twice as expensive and 25% heavier.

But I agree, the man can build a pack.

He never really embraced light weight materials, but his stuff lasts. For a winter pack, no biggy. For a backpacking pack, no way.

Price: I thought dentists were rich.

**kyle christenso** · 12-07-2010, 11:13 AM

As a member of the sales staff working on the Black Jack AE project at Mystery Ranch I thought I would fill you in on a couple of details. First, the price of the system including the airbag will less than $900 when available for retail sale. The airbag is designed, built and tested by Avi Vest and can be installed in the Mystery Ranch Blackjack pack. The weight is approximately 8lbs with all components, and the airbag system takes up about 3.5 lbs of that. Watch Wild Snow for comprehensive compressions of all the airbag safety systems this season.

**Sinecure** · 12-07-2010, 01:44 PM

Lou posted some info on Wildsnow today.

**mike8742** · 12-08-2010, 10:49 AM

http://www.mysteryrants.com/

**Shorty_J** · 12-08-2010, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Sinecure

Lou posted some info on Wildsnow today.

Interesting idea about the remote trigger (not actually on this pack, for the record... just an idea he had). Your partner could have said control while you descend... takes on thing out of the equation if shit hits the fan.

Untill you cell phone accidentally triggers it while not needed.

**Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer** · 01-06-2011, 06:44 PM

From Mystery Ranch (p.s., this pack looks sweet!):

**DasBlunt** · 01-07-2011, 01:01 PM

Looks awesome, Price though, puts it squarely in with all the other high end overpriced almost 1k airbags. Better pack design though, by far, but BY FAR, NOT WORTH 900USD.

You guys on crack? seriously, crack cocaine?

Good attempt though.

**DasBlunt** · 01-07-2011, 01:08 PM

I wonder what cost to make is on this?

Great design though....

**inthemtns** · 01-07-2011, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by DasBlunt

Looks awesome, Price though, puts it squarely in with all the other high end overpriced almost 1k airbags. Better pack design though, by far, but BY FAR, NOT WORTH 900USD.

You guys on crack? seriously, crack cocaine?

Good attempt though.

Mystery stuff is expensive no matter what it is. They pay all their employees a living wage and give them health insurance (which is unheard of in Montana). That cost has to get passed on to someone. I think that they also tack on a little extra so that they can buy more crack. The shop is always super clean though!

The stuff does last forever. It looks like a nice design.

**DasBlunt** · 01-08-2011, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by inthemtns

Mystery stuff is expensive no matter what it is. They pay all their employees a living wage and give them health insurance (which is unheard of in Montana). That cost has to get passed on to someone. I think that they also tack on a little extra so that they can buy more crack. The shop is always super clean though!

The stuff does last forever. It looks like a nice design.

hmmm, well maybe that changes my opinion.
But shit, 900 for a hood air bag seems steep.
Crack joke was just for special effects.

**DasBlunt** · 01-08-2011, 12:18 AM

I want to believe....this is from their blog.

"Your Mystery Ranch backpack arrives and it is a dream pack, sturdy and well built. Behind each pack is a crew of super skilled production employees, who meticulously hand-make and inspect each product that Mystery Ranch produces. The design was originally created, then prototypes were tested. The fabric is hand-cut, the pack is hand-sewn, the foam is hand-stuffed and many eyes have looked over every nook and cranny of the pack. Mystery Ranch employees sew through multiple layers of tough fabric and a myriad of fastenings and straps. The crew behind the packs are outstanding. Rigorous high standards and a crew known for their technical precision are what sets Mystery Ranch Backpacks beyond ordinary outdoor packs. Each pack is finely hand-crafted right here in the USA."

**capulin overdrive** · 01-09-2011, 05:57 PM

i'm getting one, and called them last week.

a tall fat fuck like myself has no other options. maybe talk McHale into doing one?

they said maybe have something going by Febuary, and they're supposed to call me when they're ready.

**DasBlunt** · 01-09-2011, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by capulin overdrive

i'm getting one, and called them last week.

a tall fat fuck like myself has no other options. maybe talk McHale into doing one?

they said maybe have something going by Febuary, and they're supposed to call me when they're ready.

Hey, I am tall and fat too...what is your data?

I am 6.3 215lbs

I am liking this thing more and more.