Exo pack vs stone glacier durability

[Wesmorr]

Quick question. I have a stone glacier sky talus pack that I have used for backpacking/camping a few years now. I got to try a k4 pack and it fit well and I appreciated the idea of the water bladder pouch and front elastic pouch since stone glacier is more minimalist, however my stone glacier has held up well and sometimes simple works great. Has anyone had both for a good period of time that can provide feedback on if with packing out, one is better than the other? And durability wise, are there any issues I’m missing? Any advice or other recs appreciated.

Wes

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

If you like your frame to not deform and turn into a barrel on your back with a load of meat in the shelf, K4 is the only answer.

 

[Herky]

I bought a K4 last season, with one of the reasons being how bombproof the manufacturing felt. It only has one season in, but I also use it weekly for pack workouts stuffed with 50+ pounds weight and it gets thrown around the gym like a sack of potatoes. There isn't a single loose stitch or visible signs of wear. The only thing more durable would probably be a Pelican case with backpack straps. Super happy with it.

 

[406flyfish]

I have a K4. Talus is a great pack as well.

If it ain’t broke, don’t replace it.

 

[CMcCormick1805]

If you like your frame to not deform and turn into a barrel on your back with a load of meat in the shelf, K4 is the only answer.

Did you see a frame do that? Was it deforming vertically? That’s something I could see being a breaking point for me holding onto the SG. I’ve got one elk and a 6 foot bear packed out on mine so far with no issues. For reference I use a Krux frame.

 

[sandhillhunter]

Quick question. I have a stone glacier sky talus pack that I have used for backpacking/camping a few years now. I got to try a k4 pack and it fit well and I appreciated the idea of the water bladder pouch and front elastic pouch since stone glacier is more minimalist, however my stone glacier has held up well and sometimes simple works great. Has anyone had both for a good period of time that can provide feedback on if with packing out, one is better than the other? And durability wise, are there any issues I’m missing? Any advice or other recs appreciated.

Wes

Can’t comment on the SG, but I’m still using my K2 and it has held up incredibly well. I’ve broken a couple of buckles (probably from laying it down on them).

I think I bought it in 2017. Packed out a dozen or so critters and have used the frame for many rucks with 40-80 lbs in it.

EXO did replace the belt for me, as one of the plastic ‘guides’ on the belt tensioner broke. Instead of repairing it, they sent me a new k3 belt.

I really can’t imagine how someone could build a better pack.


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