Stone Glacier or EXO

[ljalberta]

SG recommends the krux frame for shorter torsos.

Sort of. During my discussions with them, they said that's only one of the considerations. More important is how it fits your back. The Xcurve fits the curve of my back much better than the Evo. Some individuals the curve may not properly align. Further, they recommended the Xcurve for my frame size and said that recommendation is more for individuals closer to 5' than 6' tall.

Also worth noting is my head hit the back of the Evo/Krux frame the same way it does the Xcurve. I just didn't mention it since I'm returning that one.

 

[ljalberta]

I'm assuming the Exo you tried was the new K3 frame?

No, I should have clarified. I am comparing a Exo K2 frame, a Kifaru 24" Hunting Frame, and a new EVO/ Xcurve frame.

 

[renagde]

No, I should have clarified. I am comparing a Exo K2 frame, a Kifaru 24" Hunting Frame, and a new EVO/ Xcurve frame.

Kifaru Lite or the previous generation?

 

[ljalberta]

Kifaru Lite or the previous generation?

The Hunting Frame was the prior gen. I'd like to get my hands on the new Lite frame, but that likely won't happen until next year.

 

[renagde]

Gotcha. I just traded a Lite frame with a forum member for a new K3 frame and 4800 bag. The improvements that Exo has made to their belts is impressive. I would say Kifaru is the gold standard for their lumbar pads and the way the belts cup your waist, but Exo has made big strides to compete with that. My brother runs a x-curve and my cousin uses a krux evo and they both like theirs but their biggest complaints was the belts.

I haven't had a chance to put some weight in the K3 frame yet but empty it feels really comfortable and the frame feels really stiff.

 

[TheUgly]

I ran the the SG Krux Evo 3300 last year and it carried the weight great. If you have the opportunity, try out both the Krux and X-Curve frames, load them up with 45lbs, and hike a mile. How the pack fits is decided by which frames fits you the best. Both frames fit my back great so I went with the Krux Evo for the cost/weight savings.

 

[Mtwood24]

Love my stone glacier pack. I’ve packed out a few elk and a few deer on it now with nothing but positive experience

 

[Dsmiley49]

I appreciate all the info fellas....but how the heck do I get hands on without spending $1500 on different pack options?

 

[Poser]

I appreciate all the info fellas....but how the heck do I get hands on without spending $1500 on different pack options?

There’s enough info to trust that they are both packs of similar quality. I’d just go with the design that strikes your fancy the most.

 

[Death from above]

Thanks guys, for all the info. I'm going SG. Now to decide between the 40/56 and the Sky Archer...

 

[rekkr870]

Thanks guys, for all the info. I'm going SG. Now to decide between the 40/56 and the Sky Archer...

I use the 40/56. You won't regret it. That pack holds weight better than any pack I have ever used..

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[Death from above]

I use the 40/56. You won't regret it. That pack holds weight better than any pack I have ever used..

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Thank you. I am leaning towards the 40/56.

 

[Rican0624]

I use the 40/56. You won't regret it. That pack holds weight better than any pack I have ever used..

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+1 totally agree. Used this all last season including summer backpacking, packed a few animals and it handled amazing for daypack or backpacking. Just purchased an initial ascent 6k pack this year to try on some longer adventures but I will not be getting rid of my SG.

 

[Death from above]

+1 totally agree. Used this all last season including summer backpacking, packed a few animals and it handled amazing for daypack or backpacking. Just purchased an initial ascent 6k pack this year to try on some longer adventures but I will not be getting rid of my SG.

How many days can you go in for with the 40/56?

 

[rekkr870]

How many days can you go in for with the 40/56?

Easily 7 days.

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[Death from above]

Easily 7 days.

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Perfect. Thanks for the input...

 

[renagde]

For what it's worth, I had my Exo K3 out this Sunday for a short hike. I rigged up my Osprey baby carrier to it using the crib panel which actually worked really well. Between the osprey carrier, my kid, and a few odds and ends I probably had a little over 40lbs on the pack. I'm comparing this pack to my Kifaru Duplex Lite. I felt like the Exo handled 40lbs better than my Kifaru. It was super comfortable and the way the frame moves sideways with your body made it more comfortable than my Kifaru. The updates to the lumbar pad and the hip belt are huge improvements. No slipping (i know only 40lbs), comfortable, no hot spots. I think what it comes down to is the Kifaru is probably going to handle 100lb packouts a little better. It's a stiffer frame, built like a tank etc. But for the 50lbs pack ins and the day hunting where you want your bag to compress as small as possible, I think the Exo is hard to beat.

 

[Rican0624]

How many days can you go in for with the 40/56?

5-7days no problem

 

[Death from above]

For what it's worth, I had my Exo K3 out this Sunday for a short hike. I rigged up my Osprey baby carrier to it using the crib panel which actually worked really well. Between the osprey carrier, my kid, and a few odds and ends I probably had a little over 40lbs on the pack. I'm comparing this pack to my Kifaru Duplex Lite. I felt like the Exo handled 40lbs better than my Kifaru. It was super comfortable and the way the frame moves sideways with your body made it more comfortable than my Kifaru. The updates to the lumbar pad and the hip belt are huge improvements. No slipping (i know only 40lbs), comfortable, no hot spots. I think what it comes down to is the Kifaru is probably going to handle 100lb packouts a little better. It's a stiffer frame, built like a tank etc. But for the 50lbs pack ins and the day hunting where you want your bag to compress as small as possible, I think the Exo is hard to beat.

Thank you for the info.

 

[Death from above]

5-7days no problem

Thank you.