The Mystery Ranch Jump Komodo is Berry-compliant, and thus entirely made in Montana (USA) of U.S. parts. It is a jump pack, so, yeah, you can jump with it. It features jump-rated Type 7 webbing on all jump connections, Tex 138 thread on all Jump web for reinforcement and higher break strength, dual-point release system to attach to jump harness, reinforced tie-in loops, lowering line attachment points, and D-rings for securing the toggle zippers.
Pack also comes with BVS (Bolstered Ventilation and Stability system) used for a secure fit over body armor . It can can be easily removed. Waist belt stows away when not in use. It has a 3-ZIP design for easy, rapid access to the interior. PALS webbing on exterior and interior accommodates MOLLE accessories. Two internal side pockets, with a pass-through back. Two external side pockets for pouches. Two external zipped top pockets. Zip opening at the back for antenna or hose when using a water reservoir. Two side large sleeves inside the pack, and a small bottom sleeve. PALS webbing panel inside pack, as well as webbing on outside of pack. Pack also features front and size compression straps. Velcro on lid for identification and patches.
The frame is not NICE, but fully adjustable Futura yoke telescopes to fit any torso length.
The pack is the maximum allowed side for a carry-on bag with most airlines (except Qantas, pronounced Kuntas, as they allocate the majority of their ground staff as carry-on Gestapo, rather than assistance or customer service, and they will force you to check in the bag if they arbitrarily deem it to be 1/4 of an inch oversize, or 1 oz overweight). Pack also fits in overhead compartments of most smaller commuter aircraft.
For organization, pack fits perfectly 4 Fjällräven Gear Bags, vertically, at the bottom, when using a Fjällräven 13” laptop sleeve (which can be replaced with a Camelbak Armorbak), as well as 1 Fjällräven Large Gear Bag, flat, towards the top when the side sleeves are fully filled. The top main zipped compartment on lid also fits 3 Fjällräven Gear pockets. As we have a lot of U.S. Marines among our ranks, we have found that using color-codes bags and pockets works well. As for what stored/carried in each of these pockets, it is beyond the scope of this review. For convenience, Fjällräven Gear Bags and Pockets can also be quickly and easily transferred between packs.
The pack and shoulder straps are exceptionally comfortable, even without the use of the wait belt.
The pack is currently also used as a carry-on travel pack by several Úlfhéðnar units.
Overall an excellent pack, although the material used on the back as well as inside of shoulder straps, probably meant for better air flow, is easily damaged when in contact with any velcro. The material previously used on older pack was better and more durable.
The pack retails for $495, and is only available within the United States.
Front view of Mystery Ranch Jump Komodo pack.
Back view of Mystery Ranch Jump Komodo pack, with waist belt secured on side of pack.
Side view of Mystery Ranch Jump Komodo pack. Fagged up a little with an Air France/KLM Flying Blue Gold tag so you can travel more discreetly (terrorists know military pay and how unlikely it is for any AD guy to be able to afford enough air travel to become gold!)
Side view of Mystery Ranch Jump Komodo pack.
Toggles and D rings lock the zipper sliders and prevent unintended opening. A Mjölnir, traditionally used on all our packs.
Everything you need to secure pack when jumping.
Main zipped compartment on lid accommodates 3 Fjällräven gear pockets.
With lid open. Hestra Guide leather gloves (Made in Sweden), and Arc’teryx LEAF Alpha jacket Gen 2 (Made in Canada).
Fjällräven Large Gear Bag fits perfectly in pack, flat.
Packed Norrøna down jacket fits perfectly in pack, flat.
4 Fjällräven Gear Bags fit perfectly vertically, to be easily pulled by their handle, together with a Fjällräven 13” laptop sleeve.
Classic 3-ZIP design for easy, rapid access to the interior.
Two zipped mesh side pockets inside pack. Pass through to hold gear such as firearms.
PALS webbing on interior accommodates MOLLE accessories.
Including Camelbak Armorbak.