Mystery Ranch

2-Day Assault 27L Daypack

Great reputation well deserved: only one criticism

An excellent bag that feels top quality. It is a little heavy, but that's probably the sacrifice for more durable materials. More than enough pockets. The rip-zip function is not as easy as it looks on videos- requires quite a bit of force. Maybe that's just because the bag is so new? The downside to the rip-zip function to open the top is that while it may be convenient to rip open the top in one go, to close it you need to pull 2 zips, not one. So while it makes it convenient for getting into the bag, that's at the expense of an extra step for closing it up again. Unless I'm doing something wrong. Still, this is the only constructive criticism I can think of.

One of my faves

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

L/XL

I've spent an insane amount of time with my first 2 DAP, and this is my second one. They're my go to for rucking light loads, and they'll handle 35-40lbs all day without issue. If I wanna push past 40lbs, I switch to a larger external frame pack. As a side note, I was an 11C early on in GWOT, so rucking stupid loads isn't something I'm new to, YMMV. Cheers

A Perfect Bomb Proof Pack

I bought this pack specifically for commuting to and from work to carry my laptop, tablet, and my other electronics (power banks, lights, cords), in addition to design tools and first aid items. I typically am in the weather for as many as twenty minutes per day - and in northwest Washington in the winter, that's a guarantee that it will be raining. Additionally, I sometimes have to “bushwack” past trees and blackberry vines as I weave around cars to get to my office. This pack is tough and water resistant enough that I have no fear of anything getting wet or damaged. The adjustable yoke and plastic frame make this extremely comfortable. The interior dump pockets are perfect for all those things that make a portable office work as I’m commuting on the ferry. The compression straps keep everything in place no matter what. I am 100 percent sold on the value of this pack. I recommend it to anyone needing a solid commuting backpack that could easily double for a quick weekend wilderness escape.

Bad to the bone

Great all around pack from hunting to day hikes. Built well as all mystery ranch products are. Don’t hesitate on this one.

Versatile and durable

I purchased this bag as a day pack for a longer backpacking trip. The pocket placement is well thought out and easy to access, especially with the Y-zipper. It still looked brand new upon arriving back home, resisting dirt, rain, snow and stains throughout my trip. I loved this pack so much I bought one for my husband as soon as we got back.

Quality and Craftsmanship 5 Stars

I can’t complain about quality. Only issue is the mobile version ordering process does not make clear that there are two different sized bags. I got the S/M and now wish I had gotten the next size bigger. I had no idea the shoulder strap system would be labeled as such. When I ordered a 2-day bag, I thought the size (volume) would be standard for 2-day vs a larger 3-day bag.

Awesome EDC or day pack

I have had this for about a month. So far it has been awesome. I love the trizip for access or bucket style pack. Very beefy zippers. A little stiff at first but I’m sure they will loosen up some. Very well built and durable. I have wanted a mystery ranch pack for years and so far I am not disappointed.

Decent

Overall it’s a good bag but I’m not a fan of all the Molle on the front. Wish they would make a 2dap with little to no Molle.

Coyote color does not match pictures or videos

Seems like a decent pack but the coyote color was far darker than in any review videos, pictures and promo that I saw online before purchasing. Did not match any coyote brown gear that I own. Material was also a little shiny and not matte. Ended up returning to look for something else, maybe from the US made line. Wish I would have remembered to take pics. Pack had a April 2024 manufacturing date.

I don't know how I functioned before

I've had the bag for a month now and I do not know how I functioned before this bag. I take it to work everyday and it has made my life so easy. I keep it in the passenger seat on road trips and my truck seems so much more organized now.