YETI  Ranchero Pack - 22 L

I was curious whether the 22L EDC Backpack would really live up to what I’ve come to expect from YETI. Turns out, it’s the best backpack I’ve ever owned. The thick bottom and stiff back panel let it stand up on its own, and the Y zipper design is the real standout. It makes it incredibly easy to get to things at the bottom of the bag without digging around. The interior organization is thoughtful, the zip pockets are actually useful, and the whole pack feels functional and tough as nails. The 22L is also the smallest size that still includes two separate laptop or tablet sleeves, which was a must for me and probably matters to anyone in a similar boat. Worth every penny.

I love the look and materials. I like that it is very open and you can access everything through the large front Zipper or the top. I like the placement of the pockets inside for small items. I like the additional straps to tighten depending on the volume of stuff in the bag, the chest strap and waist strap. I travel a lot and I have all kinds of bags from North Face to Tumi, but thiis is by far my favorite. A bit pricey, but when you depend on your gear to travel, I would say I am pleased! Great job designing so it’s aesthetically pleasing and functional. This is my first Yeti bag, but I am impressed!

Unbelievably heavy and rigid. I don’t understand why anyone would buy it. It’s heavy, thick and stands away from your back like a cardboard box. So amazingly overbuilt. You better be carrying some serious weight or plan on throwing your bag and laptop out of a plane or something.

I agree that it is on improvement on the Mystery Ranch UA series & I like the materials they use. However, a few things stood out as a bit of disappointment. Mainly the harness straps. They are just too thin & need to be wider. That would improve their comfort immensely. The padding aspect is decent enough. Also, the back panel is durable but really stiff to the point where I can experience the back digging. This also depends on your torso length. Some have noted the overall stiffness of the material & it does hold its shape well, but that's the trade off with this material it seems.

Absolutely love this backpack! It has replaced my Northface as my EDC. Very convenient entry an holds everything I need.

Strong, light and comfortable. I use it as a day bag while I am on shift at the firehouse.

I've been looking for an EDC backpack for a while. When i saw this one i was immediately intrigued. Upon receiving it I was impressed. The bag is very well thought out and built tough like anything else you'd expect from yeti. Just took this thing on several flights and it performed exactly the way I'd hoped. The only improvements I could suggest would be the straps and suspension, but maybe I haven't quite dialed them in yet.

Great pack with multiple features. Zippers are stiff and hard to move initially. great size for everyday carry. Top load and split front is a great feature. Not sold on outside pockets - they really don't even fit a 20oz cup or bottle easily. Price point is much higher than competitors with like features. Overall its a great pack, but ill have to reserve a final opinion until I work it for at least 6 months.

Bag is nice and durable and made from quality materials, but the straps are a bit peculiar. They aren't the most comfortable and they make the bag sit pretty high on your back. I also feel like the top quick access pocket has some room for improvement. Right now its just one big pocket, I wish it had some form of organization inside so that it doesn't feel like a junk drawer on top of my bag.

Great bag, easy to organize. the quick opening is pretty satisfying once you break it in. I wasn't sure on the size this size 22L is definitely the smallest I'd go. It s a true day pack size I'd say. Also I do love how these things stand up on their own when on the ground.