Stone Glacier Comfort?

[MuleDeerMike]

I've tried both SG frames and I like a lot of things about their frames and packs but nothing beats the comfort of the Kifaru lumbar and belt, for me.

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

I've tried both SG frames and I like a lot of things about their frames and packs but nothing beats the comfort of the Kifaru lumbar and belt, for me.

I agree I the belt and lumbar are awesome, however I could not for the life of me get the shoulder straps comfortable which ultimately was a deal breaker.

 

[MuleDeerMike]

I agree I the belt and lumbar are awesome, however I could not for the life of me get the shoulder straps comfortable which ultimately was a deal breaker.

They may need to break in a little. All of these high end pack companies don't talk about it much, but there's definitely a break in period for shoulder straps/belts/lumbar pads. Just something to think about and look into.

 

[hrnhntr]

Thanks for all the info. I didn't explain well in the op. It is all at the waist that is uncomfortable. And yes, I am good getting a pack set up right. It's just something with the waist belt.

 

[Pramo]

I ran a stone glacier x-curve 5900 for a year and half and packed two elk and a bear out with it. I loved the pack but the belt always hurt the front of my hips under heavy load. I'm 6'2'' 180 with a 33 inch waist and boney hips in front. I tried a mystery ranch on a whim thinking I would return it but it gave me zero pain with a heavy load so I sold the stone glacier.

I found one other guy on Rokslide with the same problem and he had about the same build as me.

 

[hrnhntr]

I ran a stone glacier x-curve 5900 for a year and half and packed two elk and a bear out with it. I loved the pack but the belt always hurt the front of my hips under heavy load. I'm 6'2'' 180 with a 33 inch waist and boney hips in front. I tried a mystery ranch on a whim thinking I would return it but it gave me zero pain with a heavy load so I sold the stone glacier.

I found one other guy on Rokslide with the same problem and he had about the same build as me.

6’ 2” 195, 31” waist and boney hips. Pretty darn close.

 

[svillalobos]

SG is a pack I’ve been considering in my quest for the “right” pack for my needs. I’m about the same build so it brings some concerns for me. MR, Eberlestock, and if I can find a smokin deal Kifaru are the other packs I’m interested in.

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

SG is a pack I’ve been considering in my quest for the “right” pack for my needs. I’m about the same build so it brings some concerns for me. MR, Eberlestock, and if I can find a smokin deal Kifaru are the other packs I’m interested in.

Yes, you should try Exo Mountain Gear. They are considered one of the top 3 and at that point try all 3 and see what works best for you, not what all of us tell you to use. As long as you have the pack fitted properly your body will tell you which one fits the best.

 

[Kotaman]

SG is a pack I’ve been considering in my quest for the “right” pack for my needs. I’m about the same build so it brings some concerns for me. MR, Eberlestock, and if I can find a smokin deal Kifaru are the other packs I’m interested in.

While Eberlestock is a "fine" production pack, it is no where NEAR the same category as your other choices. Try on as many as you can. Winter major shows are a great place to try them. In fact you could probably try everyone of your choices on at the Sheep Show in Reno. I don't know of another place under one roof where you can try them all. (Maybe SCI, or the big sportsman show in Utah) If you can't try them, you're just guessing.