Perfect for the Office, Gym, & Outdoors! The Ultimate Backpack from "MYSTERY RANCH"

Known for its comfortable fit, easy-access storage system, and high durability, the bag specialty brand "MYSTERY RANCH" has renewed its popular product "Superset," which combines everyday usability with climbing elements, and it's now being discussed as the ultimate evolution of the backpack.
 
With a sleek form, this bag features various pockets positioned in easily accessible locations, making it very easy to carry. It also looks incredibly durable. It seems that extensive expertise in bag-making has been generously applied to this design. Therefore, we visited A&F CORPORATION and spoke in detail with Tomohide Sekiguchi from the product department.

Sufficient & Essential—Functional & Packed with Features So You Can't Leave Home Without It

"We released the renewed 'Superset' this fall/winter season, which has strong support since before, and it has become explosively popular. To understand the characteristics of this product, let me first explain a bit about how the bag specialty brand 'MYSTERY RANCH' operates its manufacturing.
 
"As a mission statement, the brand holds a policy that states, 'MYSTERY RANCH draws on a tradition of crafting high-quality gear to create packs and accessories with the best load support performance for the world’s most demanding users.'"
 
This "best load support performance" simply means "easy to carry." Now, what do "based on the tradition of gear-making" and "for the world’s most demanding users" specifically refer to?

Innovations that Overcome Harsh Conditions Are Applied to Everyday Bags

"The founder of 'MYSTERY RANCH,' Dana Gleason, who started the company in 2000, is a renowned bag designer and manufacturer representing North America. Often referred to as a living legend or a god in the backpack world, he has been solely dedicated to bag-making since he established his own brand in 1975.
 
"The phrase 'based on the tradition of gear-making' refers to harnessing accumulated know-how over nearly half a century. The expression 'for the world’s most demanding users' indicates that they create bags across four pillars: military, fire, hunting, and mountain, meeting top-level requirements in all areas."
 
While it's common for outdoor brands to also manufacture military gear, it's rare for a brand to also cover fire and hunting gear, catering to a broad range of needs that includes mountain equipment.

"We adopt a problem-solving approach by conducting detailed hearings on user scenarios and usage. We develop tools aimed at professionals across various fields, leading to one solution potentially addressing issues in other areas, fostering an innovative corporate culture.
 
"We apply numerous innovations that are useful in harsh conditions to products like 'Superset' with a focus on urban and everyday use, and we completely develop them in-house. The high ratings and trust that all 'MYSTERY RANCH' items receive stem from this thorough in-house development."

When You Organize & Separate the Items You Use at Your Stops, Your Outings Become Undeniably Smarter

With ample storage, you can transition to any destination without needing to repack your gear—just one "Superset" is all you need. By keeping all your on and off items in one place, you can effortlessly find what you need and handle it smartly. There’s also a spacious 32L version, which accommodates shoe storage.

While initially intended for storing climbing shoes and swapping them on-site, it is also convenient for packing gym shoes to fit in workouts during commutes and for bringing shoes when jogging during business trips. Additionally, if you're using hiking boots and want to switch to sandals when at your lodging or during travels, you can utilize the lower compartment.
 
"The bottom features a ballistic nylon with carbonate coating, making it not only durable but also highly water-resistant and resistant to dirt. Even after getting dirty in the field, a quick wipe with water typically cleans it off effectively."
 
It is called a "Superset" because it combines excellent functions, but its name actually comes from the training term "super set." Just as a super set alternates training between opposing muscle groups without intervals (for example, alternating bicep and tricep workouts), this is a highly recommendable bag for constant use without distinction between on and off activities.