Bridger 55

I’m only 6’2” and I’d definitely recommend a pack larger than 36 L, reason being that rainwear in our sizes is bulky. The length of trips (and amount of food needed) is also a factor. Some tall guys need a lot of calories. Getting a pack that fits is also extremely important. Try them on in a store

Shop around and find a Mystery Ranch Bridger 65. They're more comfortable and more durable than either of the packs you mention, and they are more well-designed in terms of ease of interior access and compartmentalization. The downside of Mystery Ranch is that Dana Gleason sold the company to Yeti t

As a massive Mystery Ranch fan, my two cents is that that bag is ludicrously massive and over-engineered unless you're using it for its specific use-case as a backcountry hunting bag. It's deeply sad that MR has discontinued their civilian hiking line, though you can still find those bags on distrib

A slightly different, though related perspective: My main backpack is a Mystery Ranch Bridger 55. I imagine it might last me the rest of my life. It's also super comfortable. Yes, I move slower, cover less ground. I'm good with all this.

If you can still find one, find a Mystery Ranch Radix 57. They're excellent for backpacking, and they only weigh 3.5lbs. Harness system is excellent, padding is excellent, and the adjustability is excellent. They have a brain on them that's removable/wearable, and they have a side zipper that goes t