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Stone Glacier XCurve & Sky 5900 Field Report

Cant argue with that evidence! 26" it is!
- Tuscor
- Post #93
- Feb 16, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier XCurve & Sky 5900 Field Report

Kurt has previously stated that the frame is 25.5" ;)
- Tuscor
- Post #83
- Feb 16, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier Xcurve

Fair enough! I wish more people in the UK/Australia (where I spend my time) used this kind of gear - if I want to try it I have to buy it! Such an expensive habit!
- Tuscor
- Post #4
- Feb 11, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier Xcurve

Check out this thread mate - http://www.rokslide.com/forums/backpacks/59201-stone-glacier-xcurve-sky-5900-field-report.html Trying to consolidate all the questions and answers in one place!
- Tuscor
- Post #2
- Feb 11, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier XCurve & Sky 5900 Field Report

Please do man - would appreciate pics of the frame in particular.
- Tuscor
- Post #22
- Jan 31, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier, Seek, Kifaru, Exo

You're not going to go wrong with any of them mate - so it will boil down to personal preference. Check with the manufacturers, but I think most of them have a fairly lengthy return period, so if you can afford it, order all of them, test them, and then return the ones you don't like. My...
- Tuscor
- Post #3
- Jan 30, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Kifaru Frame Question

They only make the belts/straps etc in solids. This was a decision they made at the outset to ensure costs were kept relatively low. You will not find the new generation frames (including straps/belt) in anything other than solid colours. The Coyote frame will look great with a highlander bag.
- Tuscor
- Post #6
- Jan 27, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier X Kurve

Hopefully someone will post this; however the description states that the new frame works with all current SG bags, suggesting that the process is exactly the same. Kurt - does the new R3 bag work on the X-curve frame?
- Tuscor
- Post #88
- Jan 20, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier XCurve & Sky 5900 Field Report

Cheers mate! Very useful review. I think I'll be going in this direction. I have a trip out to Australia in April (sadly not a hunting trip) but suspect I will be ordering a X-curve and 5900ci on my return. Like you I find the Kifaru really comfortable but just love the sleekness of the SG...
- Tuscor
- Post #6
- Jan 20, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier X Kurve

Thanks to everyone for the really useful replies! Its much appreciated.
- Tuscor
- Post #86
- Jan 20, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier X Kurve

Do you mind sharing your torso size? Its interesting that two people have commented that the frame rides close to the back of their head.
- Tuscor
- Post #78
- Jan 19, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier X Kurve

Cheers for the write up MT_wyatt - really useful. In terms of the new frame getting in the way of your head/vision because of its shape - how much of that do you think is related to your body-shape/size in particular. Would a taller/longer torso person have the same experience?
- Tuscor
- Post #75
- Jan 19, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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first pack

Its hard to answer without knowing what kind of gear you run, and how you like to hunt and when you like to hunt... If all your gear is lightweight/low volume, then a pack of around 50L (3000ci) should be ample for 4 days. If you have some bulky gear then you could be pushing it at that size...
- Tuscor
- Post #2
- Jan 19, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Where to start

I like their frame compared to others! If you look at reviews online, there is a consistent theme that its one of the most comfortable and sturdy frames for heavy loads ever. Obviously this comes with the caveat that it does not work for everyone, and there is also the requirement that you...
- Tuscor
- Post #16
- Jan 17, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier X Kurve

Super keen to hear more details on the new frame, particularly some first hand experience and maybe some pictures and/or videos of someone wearing it.
- Tuscor
- Post #62
- Jan 17, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Where to start

I think you can run Exo bags on kifaru frame (there is a post about it somewhere showing how), but you cannot run SG on a kifaru frame or vice versa as they use slightly different set ups. There is no problem with bags slipping off frames - these things are rock solid and have been tested...
- Tuscor
- Post #10
- Jan 16, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Where to start

In terms of packing out, I can only comment on Kifaru and Stone Glacier: Kifaru: there are two options here. Most of their bags are designed so the meat goes in the bag, and you can still fit your gear around it. They sell a 'hanging meat bag' which is designed to hold the meat and fixes...
- Tuscor
- Post #4
- Jan 16, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Where to start

Welcome! You need to make decisions based on your goals. You've indicated that your aim is to backpack hunt out West, which suggests larger game, and its reasonable to assume that you'll be planning trips of at least a couple of days, maybe up to a couple of weeks. This suggests you'll need a...
- Tuscor
- Post #2
- Jan 16, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone glacier vs Exo mountain

New Stone Glacier frame and 5900ci bag looks interesting and will make the decision harder. The new bag has panel access and a big pocket on the back...
- Tuscor
- Post #68
- Jan 16, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks
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Stone Glacier X Kurve

Anyone had one (even a "early development" version) long enough to do a write up and full comparison to the original Krux? I've always looked past SG because of the flat frame shape, but I love the SG bags simplicity and layout, so I'm intrigued by the concept of a contoured frame... [edited...
- Tuscor
- Post #44
- Jan 13, 2017
- Forum: Backpacks