Another I ordered a new pack thread

[Rick Leathley]

So after many weeks of intense Internet research. I decided to buy a Stone Glacier Terminus. I looked hard at the MR metcalf, the kifaru high camp 7000.

Several factors led to the decision to go with the SG pack.

It's weight, availability, simplicity in design but still cleverly functional.
It was really similar to my last backpack very minimalist. I just feel like all the zippers and pockets add weight.

I liked the Metcalf but wanted a bigger bag and it was heavier then then SG.


Kifaru's are awesome but well they take a while to be built and hunting season waits for no man.

Hope this post made some
Sense I'm took and ambien people do crazy shit on ambien. Like order really expansive backpacks while their wife is sleeping lol. J/k I had the blessing already ...

 

[ssliger]

Let us know how you like it. This is my first year trying a backpack hunt. I have to prove to myself that I can pull off a 4-5 day backpack hunt before I can pull the trigger on a new pack. I currently have a Badlands.

 

[coOverwatch]

Hi Rick,
I too picked up the SG Terminus and the approach. I have had the Terminus out 3 times sense I got it and it works a lot better than my previous packs. I still need to order the lumbar support as the bottom sits on the top of my butt after a bit of walking. The one thing I am still getting use to is not having any external pockets. I have been contemplating making some mod’s to the bag to accommodate the addition of some external pouches, just have not fully thought out what I want. Here is a pick from Grand Mesa last weekend at Dugger resv.

 

[Derek0525]

I too was gonna order a Kifaru but started looking more at the Stone Glacier solo and am gona order one here after I sell my Oregon pack works pack how long did it take to get your pack. Elk season is at the end of next month so I got get on the ball.

 

[ScottR_EHJ]

A buddy of mine ordered a solo and had it within a week.

 

[Yellowknife]

Hi Rick,
I too picked up the SG Terminus and the approach ...... I still need to order the lumbar support as the bottom sits on the top of my butt after a bit of walking.

I had the same issue. A SG lumbar support with half the foam removed turned out to be perfect to fill that gap without being to aggressive. It's a good piece of kit that is easy to customize to your shape, can be moved up and down, etc. It's also lightly rubber coated to reduce slip.

Hi Rick,
.....The one thing I am still getting use to is not having any external pockets. I have been contemplating making some mod’s to the bag to accommodate the addition of some external pouches, just have not fully thought out what I want. Here is a pick from Grand Mesa last weekend at Dugger resv.

SG sells several "bolt on" pockets that can be used on the sides or back, so I'm assuming you are looking at some other option? Permanently sewing something on? I haven't bought any pockets yet, but might pick something up one of these days for those times I need more volume. Right now, the left side zip I added gives me all the access I need.

Yk

 

[Rick Leathley]

I'm pretty excited. Soon as I get it I am going to take a short trip with my full kit bow and every thing. plus 70lbs pounds in the meat shelf and see how she does .

I plan on doing full pack training in the gym too luckily everyone knows me at the gym so this won't seam more weird then normal

 

[gobbler1662]

I received my SG Solo about three weeks ago and absolutely love it. I took my first trip out with it a week ago. An overnighter in the backcountry setting out trail cams and then scouting a new area. I had about 60 pounds in my Solo at one point and it felt great. Mine is set up with the belt pouches, which are the best i have ever seen and the spotting scope pocket. I just ordered the lumbar pad to play around with. I think i am gonna love this pack.

 

[Rick Leathley]

I am thinking I want to get a GRAB-IT. I have a load cell coming with the pack too.

 

[gobbler1662]

View attachment 8769View attachment 8770View attachment 8770View attachment 8768I ordered a load cell also, should be here tomorrow. Heres a picture of a grab-it i made. I ordered a yard of 500 cordura off ebay and the k-hooks from mil-spec monkey. Total cost of my home made grab-it was under 10.00. If you sweet talk your wife i am sure she will sew one up for you. Also i am including a picture of my Kifaru E and E attached to my SG. It buckles right up and adds another 1,000 cui and give you a run and gun day pack.

 

[Rick Leathley]

View attachment 8771View attachment 8769View attachment 8770View attachment 8770View attachment 8768I ordered a load cell also, should be here tomorrow. Heres a picture of a grab-it i made. I ordered a yard of 500 cordura off ebay and the k-hooks from mil-spec monkey. Total cost of my home made grab-it was under 10.00. If you sweet talk your wife i am sure she will sew one up for you. Also i am including a picture of my Kifaru E and E attached to my SG. It buckles right up and adds another 1,000 cui and give you a run and gun day pack.

You really over estimate my wife's domestication lol. But I might be able to sweet talk my mom.

Only the first photo is loading for me.

 

[gobbler1662]

Well here is a picture of my homemade grab-it for my stone glacier. I used 500D codura for material and K-hooks to attach on the top. These are real nice like the Kifaru ones it lets you attach the grab it straps in several different places. View attachment 8783View attachment 8783View attachment 8784View attachment 8784

 

[blb078]

I too have the SG Terminus and love it. I have all the accessories and bought a grab-it from Kifaru after having it all on there and using it I found that I don't really need any of it but one belt pocket. The simplicity of it all is what I really like about it along w/the light weight & comfort of the pack/frame.

 

[Rick Leathley]

Only other accessory I might add is a spotting scope pocket. I am thinking the grab-it would be cool to stuff it with things like my trash bag or dirty ground cloth stuff that I really don't want inside my bag. The load cell adds to the core function of the bag so I felt it was a must have accessory.

Anyone have a grab-it for sale?

 

[Derek0525]

Do the straps that go across the back come off or are they sewn on just wondering if you can strap a bow to the back of the pack or not?

 

[gobbler1662]

You can strap a bow on the sides or the back of the SG

 

[Rick Leathley]

I too was gonna order a Kifaru but started looking more at the Stone Glacier solo and am gona order one here after I sell my Oregon pack works pack how long did it take to get your pack. Elk season is at the end of next month so I got get on the ball.

I ordered the pack Saturday, but they did not charge my card and ship the pack tell Monday. Its on the truck for delivery this morning.

 

[Rick Leathley]

Do the straps that go across the back come off or are they sewn on just wondering if you can strap a bow to the back of the pack or not?

I asked Kurt the same question a few months ago. He also recently responded to a thread on Rok Slide. He sent me this picture.

 

[chopchop]

Mine is set up with the belt pouches, which are the best i have ever seen and the spotting scope pocket.

How do the belt pouches attach? Any chance you could snap a pic or two of the back? I can't seem to find any online. Thanks!

 

[gobbler1662]

Here is a picture of mine. These are some of the nicest design of pouch ive seen they fit well and easy access with one handView attachment 8908View attachment 8908