I could really see that being useful for a daytime hiking/bushcraft pack but I would really like to see a version with an external water bottle pouch in addition to the strap holders. The price seems very acceptable for the quality and being made in the USA
@TheOutdoorGearReview
8 жыл бұрын
+Aaron El Good points Aaron! - Luke
@tracyrreed
8 жыл бұрын
Those people complaining about how geeky fanny packs are should take a look a the Ribz Front Pack. The medium size is 8 liters, same as this fanny pack. The large is 11 liters. There is also a small. Luke reviewed the Ribz a couple years ago. I can't paste the link here for some reason so use the channel search.
@NWBushman
3 жыл бұрын
I have one & LOVE it. It's surprising how much it holds & how comfortable it is loaded. Great review. I appreciate your honesty- which is why I tune in. Thank you for sharing.
@jakeboss2653
8 жыл бұрын
I love this pack, I use to for going on short hikes for the afternoon and pack my lunch in it. for the long waist straps I cut the straps to where i need it then I hut glue it and sew it up, and there's about just a little under 4 inches of strap left and it's perfect. -Jake
@MiladJPanah
7 жыл бұрын
little advice, I just added a little bit of padding to the sides by cutting some old padding of my TT Backpack and adding it to it and it turned out to be the missing link to be perfect. now I can carry more and witch much more comfort
@MiladJPanah
7 жыл бұрын
edit: In Germany this costs 100€ so around $ 110
@northerncowgirl22
11 ай бұрын
Awesome review I appreciate the fact that you showed how it looks on and what it holds
@rhodes870
8 жыл бұрын
A great little pack. When weighted down with a water bottle and other gear I like to use the shoulder strap in conjuction with the waist strap to hold it up from slipping down my rear end. Great review!
@mobiltec
8 жыл бұрын
I use a fanny pack for fishing when I run the creeks, rivers and streams. This would really be great for that. Much more room than the one I have now.
@eslacana5506
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly, the hip monkey is no longer made in the USA. I would pay for double if it is still USA made.
@Forodir
8 жыл бұрын
I would like to see an review of an actual Mystery Ranch backpack like the Wolfpack especially with a NICE Frame, any chance u get ur hands on something like that? greetings from germany, great channel!
@Stucknthe80z
8 жыл бұрын
The Moutainsmith Lumbar I think is a better option. This pack seems to lack some basic things that the Moutainsmith Lumbar comes with in stock form.
@tracyrreed
8 жыл бұрын
Fixing excessively long nylon strap is easy with a pair of scissors and a lighter. Much better to start off with too much strap than too little.
@TheOutdoorGearReview
8 жыл бұрын
+Tracy Reed I don't recommend cutting the straps for a number of reasons including resell and future adjustment. - Luke
@tracyrreed
8 жыл бұрын
In that case it doesn't seem fair to count excess strap as even a minor critique. I don't like to cut straps either. But I would if necessary as most of the gear I own I never plan to sell but instead to use until worn out.
@gw4k
8 жыл бұрын
+Tracy Reed I agree with luke, it's a fair critique and I wouldn't cut straps either. Strap keepers, tape, zip ties, elastic bands, Web Dominators and more.
@TheOutdoorGearReview
8 жыл бұрын
+gw4k Thanks gw. Strap keepers are pretty common these days and it's a feature that I believe all backpacks should include. When it comes to cutting straps, this is usually done by those who wish to focus on reducing weight and I wouldn't recommend it for most people when there are better solutions available. Regret is a only a snip away. - Luke
@Flyingscottyman
8 жыл бұрын
At last a lumbar pack that hangs below the waist strap so stays against your back when loaded up, would be nice for cycling. Shame that they ship everywhere apart from the UK.
@OutdoorAdventureandGear
8 жыл бұрын
All of the products you review should have a patch stitched in saying " Reviewed & Tested by The OutdoorGearReview" ! Thanks for another great vid Luke
@TheOutdoorGearReview
8 жыл бұрын
+DelawareDuff I like that idea Delaware! - Luke
@zero11010
8 жыл бұрын
$60 seems a bit much for an 8L bag that appears to be a bit feature starved. Options from Osprey, Mountainsmith, REI (brand), and high sierra all seem to do a lot more for about the same price or much less. I would expect this to be more than an 8L pack with two secondary sleeve pockets and a single nylon strap for a waist belt, for certain. The competition seems to have a padded belt (like on a decent backpack), they seem to all have easy access water bottle holders, they often seem to have small easy access zippered pockets on the belt (like many backpacks), and they seem to all have some attachment points (yes the compression strap may allow for limited external gear). If the competition had these features and cost 20% to 40% more, then I would say they were in the same ballpark. This doesn't seem to be the case and I can find much more feature rich offerings at the time of this comment at REI.com (not known for amazing deals) for $40 to $65.
@TedMotcheckIII
6 жыл бұрын
True, but MR offers a lifetime warranty on there products. I've had to use there warranty a couple of times on other products and it's always been no questions asked. If you're rough on your gear or use them professionally, MR is the way to go.
@AnonymousWon-uu5yn
11 ай бұрын
Please contact mystery ranch and let them know that the hip monkey would be even better if it had a zippered pouch for concealed carry.
@bobbyharper8710
8 жыл бұрын
Laid back, with my mind on my monkey and my monkey on my mind.
@TheOutdoorGearReview
8 жыл бұрын
+Bobby Harper Yes! - Luke
@gewamser
8 жыл бұрын
Nice review, but I learned the hard way, that unless a lumbar pack has suspenders, forget it.
@TheOutdoorGearReview
8 жыл бұрын
+George Wamser I use lumbar packs all the time without any issues. Wear it above the waist (lumbar area) and tighten. Take care George. - Luke
@Love2Wander
8 жыл бұрын
I like it but I like my RIBZ better. good review as always
@paulyoung5073
8 жыл бұрын
good review as always 👍 however I have never been fan of lumbar packs, only exception would be pack lid that doubles up as lumbar pack. l would always go for a day size backpack.😊 keep up good work sir
@BoilerRoomRadio
8 жыл бұрын
A water bottle pocket on the side would have been a good addition.
@MikeH0311
8 жыл бұрын
Great video luke keep up the good work
@reaganl.5113
8 жыл бұрын
I like it but without either a canteen sleeve or a place for a water bottle to hang I'll stick with my $15 MOLLE II waistpack. Its 1 pocket and zipper and its $15 on eBay vs $60.
@nikoladermendzhiev7226
8 жыл бұрын
Very sad I would like to buy here in EU but the price is 3 time more 102€= ~150$ so in the end I got 9L North Face... Anyway thanks for the nice vid Luke. Take care be safe mate.
@jussikiviniemi1105
3 жыл бұрын
Does anybody have any experience with the newly made ones since they’re not made in the US anymore ?
@jhalscott
4 жыл бұрын
No longer made in US :(
@jhalscott
4 жыл бұрын
God sees all!!! they make very few in the US.
@RyanRBurns
8 жыл бұрын
Discontinued. I'm told that once the woodland camo version disappears from their site, it's gonzo for good.
@delete411
8 жыл бұрын
+Ryan R. Burns did you hear that from the company or just someone else? tyia
@RyanRBurns
8 жыл бұрын
+Mickey B I emailed the company and that was their reply. I was attempting to purchase a foliage green one. I then called to see if they had one lying around and I got the same response. I was told that the Kletterwerks brand would carry a similar version at some point in the future.
@TheOutdoorGearReview
8 жыл бұрын
+Ryan R. Burns I haven't heard of the Kletterworks brand before. I will have to look that one up. - Luke
@RyanRBurns
8 жыл бұрын
+TheOutdoorGearReview They informed me it was the sister company to Mystery Ranch and still headed by Dana Gleason. I was not aware either. They aren't making the Hip Monkey but are allegedly coming out with some "Hip Flip" pack that is supposed to be similar.
@Knifenerd
4 жыл бұрын
500D CORDURA® fabric
@teabone13
8 жыл бұрын
wow, sometime in the last few months, they've raised the price to $90. not sure it's worth $30 more unless they made significant changes.
@TheOutdoorGearReview
8 жыл бұрын
+teabone13 Close to $100 for a fanny pack is pretty steep if you ask me. What do you think? - Luke
@teabone13
8 жыл бұрын
+TheOutdoorGearReview was able to find it at a 3rd party outfit based out of bozeman, montana.. www.schnees.com/ the price is 69.95 but colors are limited. i may have to pull the trigger. forgot to thank you for the review :)
@andrewtimms4299
8 жыл бұрын
I like it but the only one I can find in the UK costs £80
@Quadrant14
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew T. Buy a RIBZ from the USA they are brilliant and cheap
@philliplightning
3 жыл бұрын
Don't know if you're still responding to videos, but do you think you could fit a full size tablet in that bag with room to spare?
@georgeseriani2482
3 күн бұрын
At that weight it has to be 500D i have zero long term use with that deneer im yearding for a 1000D pack because i want somdthinv that will last many years im out almost $700 on two 500D back packs give nd 100D any day if tbe week and twice on sundays! I dont care about the wejght im a life long power lifter. Its no issue for me to carry 80lbs seven miles without stopping i know becsuse ive done it 5 times now.!!
@c.e.jarvis1512
8 жыл бұрын
Looks like a good pack. It'll take a beating you think? I mean as far as the outer surface goes. Like the beard by the way, looks good more full like that. Thanks for the video.
@LuxuriousMark
8 жыл бұрын
The size of this is just wayy too big for me, but your review really helped me make that decision. Excellent video man, keep up the great work!
@ivanttosuckyourblood
7 жыл бұрын
Any idea how to keep the straps of the monkey in check?
@TheOutdoorGearReview
7 жыл бұрын
You can get some strap keepers or some elastic loops. Rubber bands will work too. - Luke
@lev3838
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheOutdoorGearReview What is the width of the straps? I plan to order the pack on Amazon and I want to order strap keepers too. Thank you.
@RobFarrell17
8 жыл бұрын
Made in the USA? Hmmm, nice!
@delete411
8 жыл бұрын
+Rob Farrell most are made is USA. They now have a factory in the Philippines so you have to look at the patch to see where it was made. This info is on their site.
@ChaparralDenizen
5 жыл бұрын
I just got on of these. They are no longer made in the USA unfortunately. Made in Vietnam.
@irekirek123
8 жыл бұрын
what are ykk zippers
@johncampbell335
8 жыл бұрын
+Eric Sharp YKK is the name of the zipper manufacturing company. Very well-liked trusted brand.
@irekirek123
8 жыл бұрын
John Campbell ooo that reminds me aren't like 90% of zippers made by ykk
@MatanuskaHIGH
8 жыл бұрын
+Eric Sharp only the 90% of good ones..if they dont use YKK they probably are cheap.. and you should question the quality of the item..
@tracyrreed
8 жыл бұрын
+Eric Sharp Yokohama KK. A famous and well regarded zipper manufacturer. KK is the Japanese equivalent of Incorporated. So it's like Yokohama Inc.
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