MR vs Kifaru, Stone Glacier shoulder straps

[DoubleAron]

MR sawtooth/beartooth with Guide Light MT Frame. With weight (30lbs up) it is good on the hips but the shoulder straps are either in my armpits too much or I have to tighten the sternum strap so tight it is not comfortable. I have tried messing with the tension on the straps and the torso length but just can not get them comfortable. I have dealt with it a while and I am looking at getting a new pack. It does also seem a little low on my tailbone when the rest of the belt is in a good spot though that is less of an issue.

Have any of you dealt with the same thing and found Kifaru or Stone Glacier worked better for you? I only mention those two brands as I can get them locally so return etc are easy.

 

[Eastonsgrandpa]

The Ark straps are the most comfortable I’ve used yet. Seem to contour perfectly and have the exact right amount of cushion.

 

[justinspicher]

I am a huge MR fan/user. I have tried most of the other brands and I always came back to MR. Here is what I have learned over a decade or so of using their packs…
1-go a size smaller than what you think you’ll need. This applies to both the yoke and the waist belt.
2-wearing the waist belt just above your hips helps with mobility in the thick stuff.
3-wearing your waist belt high also helps from getting the circulation cut off in your arms from the shoulder straps.
4-snug up the load lifters, don’t overdo it or it will cause discomfort.

I hope that helps, but the reality is that not every pack fits everyone the same way. You might have to go to a different pack.

 

[DoubleAron]

Thanks I will play with it some more. I should have gone smaller. I don’t have much room left to shorten the pack. The arm circulation is my main issue.