For 25 years, Mystery Ranch has built a reputation on rugged dependability, no-nonsense utility, and gear that just flat-out works. Now, the brand is celebrating one of its most iconic silhouettes with the Hip Monkey 25: Legacy Edition—a USA-made, limited-run revival of the waist pack that helped define Mystery Ranch’s early design philosophy. 

First released in 2001, the original Mystery Ranch Hip Monkey set the foundation for the brand’s approach to fit, load-carrying, and durability, quickly becoming a favorite among guides, travelers, and everyday adventure seekers. This special edition pays tribute to that lineage, taking the familiar form and upgrading it with modern materials, refined construction, and a commemorative “Still Works” patch to mark a quarter-century of hard-earned loyalty.

The Mystery Ranch Legacy Edition retains the pack’s unmistakable oversized silhouette and versatile carry options, thanks to an adjustable 2-inch nylon web waist belt that rides comfortably on the hips or slings effortlessly over the shoulder. The durable 210D X-Pac sailcloth fabric and YKK zippers deliver enhanced weather resistance and toughness, while the updated padded mesh body panel boosts comfort on the move. An innovative internal/external pocket layout—complete with a zippered detail pocket and key clip—keeps essentials organized without overcomplication.

Trimmed with signature Mystery Ranch orange accents and built entirely in the USA, the Hip Monkey 25: Legacy Edition is more than a gear release—it’s a collector’s piece for longtime fans and a rare opportunity for newcomers to own a chapter of the brand’s history.

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