New shiny packs from Stone Glacier!

[SR80]

I’m looking for something to take on 10-14 day mountain hunts, I’m pretty minimalist in what I bring but it’s the food that takes up so much room. Originally I was looking at the sky 5900 and the Talus. But for me the new pocket layout on the Sky Guide just seems ideal. As for meat I do plan on picking up the load cell and using the meat shelf.
Are the belt pouches worth getting a pair of?

depends if you carry stuff on your belt? LIke camera, or inreach etc. The webbing keepers are worth getting in my opinion. The straps are pretty long on these packs and its nice to have them tidy. I dunno if you've ever been whipped in the eye with a pack strap from the wind, buts it not very fun.

[twoSevenO]

depends if you carry stuff on your belt? LIke camera, or inreach etc. The webbing keepers are worth getting in my opinion. The straps are pretty long on these packs and its nice to have them tidy. I dunno if you've ever been whipped in the eye with a pack strap from the wind, buts it not very fun.

LOL x2 .... getting whipped in the eyeball with that sh*t hurts!

I carry a wind checker, small camera, gps, ammo pouch, rangefinder and probably a couple of other small items I'm forgetting but yeah, you run out of pockets quickly. I think a couple of hip belt pockets would be very helpful.

I have one on mine and I'll be getting another too.

Also, I think the load cell is a bit pricey for what it is. It's also not waterproof as it says it allows the meat to "drain on the pack out" .... not sure about you but I don't want the meat draining down my butt on the way out.

I just use two 20L dry bags from MEC. They're $20 a piece and work fine for me. Wash out well as soon as you're done and they don't have any smell to them afterwards.

[pg83]

Forgot to get back to this thread.

I tried out the new frame and looked at all the shiny bags.
Not too much to report on the frame. It's lighter because they got rid of some extra fabric and it's shaped slightly different. There was no noticeable difference in feel while standing in the booth with them on for a minute or so. For the weight savings I would personally stick with the Xcurve, but I'm not super concerned with shaving every possible ounce.
On the bag front I am still thinking of going with the 7900. I just like to have more room personally.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Hey Leg Humper have you looked at the Brooks 7400 by Seek Outside yet ? if so what you think ? if NOT have and look and give us a report on what u think of it ! RJ

[kebes]

Hey Leg Humper have you looked at the Brooks 7400 by Seek Outside yet ? if so what you think ? if NOT have and look and give us a report on what u think of it ! RJ

I was just looking at this pack (online) yesterday.... pretty neat what they're doing at SO.... almost makes me want to sell my good old nice 6500 and metcalf to give it a shot.... almost.

[twoSevenO]

I was just looking at this pack (online) yesterday.... pretty neat what they're doing at SO.... almost makes me want to sell my good old nice 6500 and metcalf to give it a shot.... almost.

Easy 3.5lb savings over MR pack I bet.

[kebes]

Easy 3.5lb savings over MR pack I bet.

Its true, and it’s the one reason I’d think of switching.... with the dollar the way it cures rly is though I think I’ll suffer through lol.

[SR80]

Hey Leg Humper have you looked at the Brooks 7400 by Seek Outside yet ? if so what you think ? if NOT have and look and give us a report on what u think of it ! RJ

Never really looked at them before to be honest. Interesting looking bag and frame though.

[SR80]

My all time favorite pack would probably be the kifaru frame, with a stone glacier bag. Now if those companies would join forces there would be some awesome packs out there!

[Buck]

I use the Seek outside revolution works very well for me.Only pack so far that does not slip down the hips and a bonus the pack material is waterproof.