Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Great Bag on your hip.
Very durable hip bag that can carry a handy amount of stuff. I use it to carry tools while climbing for work. Have had it for about a year now and have had zero complaints. The belt clasp is strong and the belt itself is wide enough to provide secure distribution of the load without binding. If you are on the fence about buying this bag I suggest you do yourself a favor and pick up the Hip Monkey, you won't be disappointed.
Date published: 2017-02-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Versatile bum bag
This is a great bum bag made by the Ranch, it has traveled with me everywhere around the world. It is low profile but can be expanded, distribute weight balance perfectly regardless of worn around the waist (dorky but proven), chest (not so dorky, in fact "cool" in Asia), or shoulder (not the most comfortable). Plenty of pockets, organizer, and adjustability for different purpose. Mine is very old and has detachable shoulder strap, but I'd assume it is still identical in principle with the 2015 model...
Date published: 2016-02-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Carson from
Very versatile, excellent performance
This superb little bag fits a niche that is essential. It holds an 18 oz water bottle, that nests in an MSR titan cup, a Patagonia Houdini wind jacket, a small 6.75 x 10” closed cell foam sitting pad, a knife, a fire starter, sunglasses and some snacks. I could probably get more in there if needed.
It rides very comfortably and the two load compression straps keep it tight to the body so it has no bobbing motion. It is simple, Spartan and tough. The 8 L holds more than I thought but manages the volume and weight with its ingenious system. I use it mostly on the hips but it does make a dandy little shoulder bag too. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
Date published: 2019-01-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Great For Day Hunting/Day Hiking
I had my eye one this for quite some time and finally pulled the trigger not too long ago. Upon opening the box I was pleased with the construction of the product. I have put it to use and have been pleased as well. The materials are tough and the zippers are solid. The Hip Monkey has a main pouch with a "sealed" zipper, with an internal zippered pouch within. The main pouch is roomy enough to fit a small water bottle, binoculars, gps, snacks, and a compact rain jacket fairly comfortably. Game tags, extra batteries, and a compass are currently within the internal pocket. There is an external pocket as well, which can hold a knife, sharpener, headlamp, flashlight and other miscellaneous items quite comfortably well. What I am trying to get across here is that this thing is fairly roomy, which was an unexpected surprise. The external compression straps are a nice feature as well, but I don't foresee myself ever cranking them down much. The back pad is padded and the pack is comfortable to wear. My main gripe about the pack is that MR should have put a key ring in the internal pocket (on all of their packs as well) but that is just a minor issue. Overall, great quality, domestically made, affordable, roomy, and comfortable. Nice design MR.
Date published: 2015-11-10
Rated 4 out of
5
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ryan88 from
Five stars, if only...
I really like this pack, especially for biking around town, but wish that it had some straps or loops to corral the loose ends of the belt once you've tightened it down. Just a thought for future versions!
Date published: 2019-05-30
Rated 4 out of
5
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Ricmon from
Almost Perfect
Arrived last month and took it on an Overland trip. Enough space for a pistol, 500ml Nalgene, compact survival kit, compact first aid kit, tactical wallet and iPhone. Still space left over! Only reason not 5 stars is no longer made in USA, although I don’t have any complaints with quality... Second is there are no strap keepers for the loose waist belt ends so made due with some extras keepers kicking around although they’re really to small for this wide belt. For the trip, it hung behind my headrest, so can’t attest to comfort yet. Have a trip to Canada coming up and will test ability to ditch pack (MR ASAP). I’m biased, owning several MR pieces, but there’s a reason for that...!
Date published: 2020-01-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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JG from
Very handy and awesome quality!
to put it simple this is a great bag. i have purchased two of them and i take them every time i go camping, in one of them i carry all my camping essentials, like small solar panel, insect repelant, water filters, batteries, head lamp, small saw, compass, cordage, etc. and the other one i use it to carry my cooking kit. my little mugs/pots and my stove with fuel canister and fire starting aids. i carry one on my waist and the other inside my pack. they work great. you can fit a decent amount of stuff in them and they are comfortable to carry and the materials are very resistant and good quality. I even use one of them as my personal item to carry stuff on the plane instead of a backpack when i travel. And they look awesome too. i really recommend this bag and its really worth getting. that is if you can get one, because every time i check they are sold out! i totally recommend this product.
Date published: 2018-10-26
Rated 4 out of
5
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Attilla from
Sooooo big and roomy
I bought for honey moon trip, keep my stuff close to me and not get pick pocketed, or at least discourage it. The bag has so much to the wife decided to have me carry her stuff instead of her having a purse. I held: Passports, cash, 2 phones, battery pack, water purifier, go pro, small tripod, sunscreen, bug spray, Paracord, and other emergency carry stuff. Still had room.
The only thing that didn't make this a 5 star was the buckle, I would feel safer if it was the aluminum quick release type.
Date published: 2019-10-26
