SG 3300 or 5900

[hflier]

I have the 5900. I originally bought the 3300 and 5900. I sold the 3300 because I can make that 5900 do anything from day pack to week long. I love that bag. With that bag and the lid an can configure for anything.

 

[Boreal]

Not to try to complicate matters, but what are thoughts about the 40/56 to do both day pack and extended (5-7 day) trips?


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[veganhunter]

Does a Nalgene actually fit in these pockets? From the pics on their website it looks like the pockets are too shallow but some pics on this thread got me wondering?

So I picked up a Sky 5900 and can confirm the side pocket does in fact hold a Nalgene. Its not tight but if you cinch down the compression strap it holds plenty tight.

 

[frankrb3]

Just sold my R3 (same volume as solo 3300) and took the money straight to stone glacier and bought a sky 5900. It will take a hunting season to determine if I made the right move but what annoyed me the most about the R3 was the design of the beavertail opening. Everytime I opened it more than a third of the way while the pack was laying down, stuff slid out. Hopefully the higher sides of the 5900 will keep this from happening when I open the pack by it's front loader zipper. I also like having the external "water bottle" pockets on both sides so that I can balance a load on the exterior. I don't believe they will hold nalgenes well though. I'm also looking forward to the vertical zippered pocket, snow collar opening and lid. I just think the 5900 is a better do it all pack with the volume and ability to carry more gear. I bought the R3 with the intentions of it being mainly a day hunting pack and it just didn't work for me, so I decided to get a bigger bag for extended hunting while using my kifaru 22 mag for day hunts.

 

[Sverimerica]

Just sold my R3 (same volume as solo 3300) and took the money straight to stone glacier and bought a sky 5900. It will take a hunting season to determine if I made the right move but what annoyed me the most about the R3 was the design of the beavertail opening. Everytime I opened it more than a third of the way while the pack was laying down, stuff slid out. Hopefully the higher sides of the 5900 will keep this from happening when I open the pack by it's front loader zipper. I also like having the external "water bottle" pockets on both sides so that I can balance a load on the exterior. I don't believe they will hold nalgenes well though. I'm also looking forward to the vertical zippered pocket, snow collar opening and lid. I just think the 5900 is a better do it all pack with the volume and ability to carry more gear. I bought the R3 with the intentions of it being mainly a day hunting pack and it just didn't work for me, so I decided to get a bigger bag for extended hunting while using my kifaru 22 mag for day hunts.

That's cool, will be interested to see how you like the 5900. I have the solo, which I think doesnt zip open quite as much as the R3, and I have not had the problem you have described. I can fit 4 days of food and gear in there without using any extra space or load shelf, but I dont have a spotter or tripod to worry about. Looking forward to the arrival of my dry bag to store food in and open up more space in the pack.

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[frankrb3]

That's cool, will be interested to see how you like the 5900. I have the solo, which I think doesnt zip open quite as much as the R3, and I have not had the problem you have described. I can fit 4 days of food and gear in there without using any extra space or load shelf, but I dont have a spotter or tripod to worry about. Looking forward to the arrival of my dry bag to store food in and open up more space in the pack.

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Yea me too. I'm looking forward to the attributes of the 5900. I also should mention a lot of my camping gear is bulky and not as compact and lightweight as it could be. Makes it harder for me to use a smaller bag like the R3 or 3300 for camping. Eventually I will be able to replace enough gear to be lightweight and compact, I'm just not there yet. I do also always take a tripod and a crazy creek chair, even if just day hunting. I have the stone glacier dry bag and have used it between the bag and frame. Works awesome! I think you will like it as well.

 

[Sverimerica]

Yea me too. I'm looking forward to the attributes of the 5900. I also should mention a lot of my camping gear is bulky and not as compact and lightweight as it could be. Makes it harder for me to use a smaller bag like the R3 or 3300 for camping. Eventually I will be able to replace enough gear to be lightweight and compact, I'm just not there yet. I do also always take a tripod and a crazy creek chair, even if just day hunting. I have the stone glacier dry bag and have used it between the bag and frame. Works awesome! I think you will like it as well.

Yeah. I have a 6200, that I picked up here so I have a bigger bag for when I might need it, such as when my kids come along. It is a nice bag but I think the 5900 would be slicker with its horshoe zip instead of side zip. Post pictures when you get some miles on it!

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[frankrb3]

Yeah. I have a 6200, that I picked up here so I have a bigger bag for when I might need it, such as when my kids come along. It is a nice bag but I think the 5900 would be slicker with its horshoe zip instead of side zip. Post pictures when you get some miles on it!

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Will do.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

Yeah. I have a 6200, that I picked up here so I have a bigger bag for when I might need it, such as when my kids come along. It is a nice bag but I think the 5900 would be slicker with its horshoe zip instead of side zip. Post pictures when you get some miles on it!

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I’ve had both and prefer the 5900 for the panel zip. Both are nice. I just like the 5900 a bit more when it’s tightened up in bivy mode.


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[hooker]

Stone Glaciers customer service is top notch. Made in America. I could get 5-7 days crammed into the 3300(no winter gear). Bought the Access bag for the extra 900 cbi but never used it. Sold it all and wish I had not. 5100cbi would be perfect Im thinking. Not an option so I'm prolly gonna try the 5900. Real happy with SG stuff