My EDC Backpack

My do it all backpack is a mystery ranch coulee 20. This bag originally appealed to me because I needed a good day hiking pack, loved mystery ranch, and found this on sale when the yeti takeover was announced. I have used this bag for travel, hiking, college, work, it is genuinely my do it all backpack.

The layout as you see in the pictures is very basic no admin pockets or anything just a big tri-zip main compartment and one lid pocket. The outside has two water bottle pockets and two stretch pockets on the front. Comes with a removable hip belt. I always fold and clip it behind the yoke so it’s hidden but easy access if needed.

This bag having no admin forces me to stay more organized and compartmentalize my gear. I have everything in pouches and bags that make it easy to access and swap out for other gear if a different event or adventure occurs. I live and go to university in Idaho, spend lots of time hunting and fishing and hiking and doing field work for my classes (wildlife biology student) so a bag like this fits my lifestyle.

I don’t have the money to be spending on tons of fancy pouches and bags so everything is stored in spare cinch bags from tents and outdoor gear

Bag Contents:

Bag:

-Mystery ranch coulee 20

Tip lid:

-wallet

– chapstick

-sharpie

-gum

Main zip pocket:

-keys clipped to carabiner

-life straw sip (not essential for after school hikes and just in case)

-esee isula (same as above)

-13.5in MacBook Air (in hydration sleeve, barley fits)

– hunting game bag (good for if gear gets wet)

Blue sky cinch pouch (from old snowboard goggles) :

-wool socks

-dog lead

-dog bags

– hand warmers

– headlamp

Pro-venture bag (from hammock straps)

-bandaids

-burn/bug/cut cream

-lotion

-breath spray

-chapstick

-antacid

-cold sinus

-advil

Pencil case (had since high school)

-pens/pencils (orange tent stake bag)

– deck cards

– compass (gift from girlfriend)

– phone charger and portable charger

– calculator

– write in rain notepad

Mesh bag (camp stove bag) –

– Puffer jacket (stays year round temps fluctuate at elevation)

24oz yeti slips into the water bottle pocket

The biggest draw back to this bag so far has been no laptop sleeve. But only one more semester and that won’t be an issue. The bag definitely isn’t perfect but it’s what I have so it’s what I use. I think we all should start using and adapting to our gear more rather than buy buy buy. That’s just my personal opinion. Let me know if there’s any adds or changes you would make to this carry or anything tips and opinions! TIA!