SG's new products

[trapperjay]

Anybody lucky enough to get a sneak peak at Kurt's new accessories, the Hydro Holster and Camp Pocket?
http://stoneglacier.com/accessories.html

 

[Kurt]

Trapperjay,
The two new accessories are scheduled to be available early next week. We are in the process of product photos and getting the products into Schnee’s inventory and website. Below is a brief description of each product, the final price has not been set on either. More photos and specs will be available early next week on my website as well. Thanks for your interest.
From the web pages we are building:

Removable Camp Pocket
“Removable Camp Pockets are designed to hang from the interior hydration loops on all SG packs. Hang single or multiple pockets, they can be daisy chained together with the same attachment system. Once camp is set, they are quickly and easily detached from the pack bag to throw necessities in the tent. Organization for the pack AND camp. Constructed of semi-transparent nylon ripstop to help you locate items inside pockets.”

Hydro Holster
“The Hydro Holster is an adjustable hydration pocket that will fit a wide range of hard and soft water bottles from a 32 oz. Nalgene to a 1 Liter Vapur bottle. The Hydro Holster ride location can be adjusted for personal preference, from directly under your arm to back towards the side of the pack. The 3/4" webbing attaches to pack compression straps and shoulder strap in a variety of configurations allowing it to be used with many brands of packs, not just the SG packs. It comes with both 1" triglide and 3/4" triglide buckles to fit either size webbing.”

There have been a few guys putting miles on both, Ryan Sanpei being one. He may have more first hand input for you.
Thanks
Kurt

 

[Ryan K Sanpei]

Yes, in fact my wife and I were out this past weekend.

I think Kurt "cringes" a little every time I send him an image of how I'm attaching one of his accessories to his packs. For myself, I prefer that nothing gets in the way of my swinging arms while hunting and I need to make sure I have clearance for my bowstring at full draw. Plus I need to minimize the sloshing water while making the final stalk. Given those reasons, I decided to attach my holster at an angle and sitting on the side of my waist belt.



I have the top webbing attached to the upper load shelf buckle.

The bottom webbing is attached to the lower compression strap. I sleeved the triglide, then attached the holster's webbing to the triglide.

Here's a look with both webbings attached.

The elastic that secures the water bottle is attached to my shoulder strap buckle to keep it from swaying.

 

[Ryan K Sanpei]

Here's a look at it with the pack on. It's just out of the way of my swinging arms.

I adjusted the length in order to be able to easily grab my water bottle.

 

[Ryan K Sanpei]

While in the field, I tried it with the holster at a slight angle and straight up and down. At the end of the day, I preferred the slight angle a little better.

 

[Ryan K Sanpei]

I've also been playing around and tried to use them for arrow tubes and tripods. Here's an image with a holster on each side.

Another reason why I really like these packs. I can alter the pack to suit my needs in a matter of minutes...

 

[Ryan K Sanpei]

Here's a look at the camp pockets.

I flipped my SKY 5100 inside out to get a better look. As of now, I keep my deboning kit and a few extra things (wallet, keys, etc...) in one and I have my accessories (headlamp, first aid, batteries, etc...) in another. For example sake, I put a water bottle and a 32oz gatorade in my "accessory pocket" to illustrate the volume.

 

[Ryan K Sanpei]

Although, this has to be one of my favorite new accessories!

I still can't figure out where it attaches to the bag...

 

[trapperjay]

Awesome, thanks for the pics, etc. The internal pockets look super handy, have been looking for options for my Solo just this week.

 

[5MilesBack]

I've also been playing around and tried to use them for arrow tubes and tripods. Here's an image with a holster on each side.

Now you're talking my language........exactly what I'm looking for. I'm also glad I'm not the only one that wears the pack with the black start on the shoulder straps higher than the collar bone.

 

[Derek0525]

Looking forward to the internal pockets

 

[MTbowhunter36]

The pockets will make a nice addition to my pack setup. Thanks Kurt!!

 

[Ryan K Sanpei]

This should illustrate how the Hydro Holster was designed to be used. These images show the holster all the way forward and attached to the second to the lowest compression strap.

 

[Ryan K Sanpei]

I'll probably end up throwing my face mask and "stalking socks" in there as I only use it for my final approach and that holster allows for quick and easy access.

If I still shot compounds, I'd try my rangefinder in there. I'd still make sure it's tethered as there is no closure for the opening.

 

[Ryan K Sanpei]

Here's a look with the Hydro Holster set back and attached to the lowest compression strap.

 

[Derek0525]

What is that pouch right above the holster with the SG logo?

 

[Ryan K Sanpei]

What is that pouch right above the holster with the SG logo?

It's the spotting scope pocket. I think it's designed to strap to the back of the pack, but I put one on each side. One for a spotter and one for my bows, arrows and quiver. http://www.stoneglacier.com/spotting scope pocket.html

 

[Derek0525]

I might have to get one of them and do that

 

[Ryan K Sanpei]

Derek,
Keep in mind that it has a "plastic" panel sewn on to keep the pocket rigid. If you strap them to the side you may loose the ability to fully compress the bag, something in which I'm not concerned with too much at this time because I'm using two pockets just to get into base camp and my main bag will be full. From there, I'm going to rearrange everything on and in my bag.

The openings on mine may look slightly altered. I "voided the warranty" and cut the openings to allow the buckles to fit in them. I wouldn't advise to do the same because it makes removing and unbuckling more difficult.

 

[Kurt]

Ryan,
Thanks for taking the time to post all the photos and input, very appreciated.
Kurt