[@CollectorOfMyst][@Vexxed Vex]
I've actually playtested the "newest" Beast Master and it's pretty doable if you pick the right animal companion and know what you're planning to get into. The quality-of-life changes it received are pretty nice. The main thing I'd suggest to look out for in terms of vanilla Rangers is how utility-focused they are in comparison to other martials. 

That said, I'm personally leaning towards being a more bulky class, myself. Probably a Fighter or Paladin at this rate, but Barbarian isn't completely off table.