Stone Glacier Sky packs 2014

[Sooner]

Really interested in the Sky 5100. I wish I lived close enough to try one on. I may end up pulling the trigger on it soon.

 

[Matt W.]

I am in Anchorage and I have a Sky 7400 in hand. If you want to meet up next week to check it out in person, send me a PM.

 

[tenth1]

I'm in Anchorage as well with a 7400 if anyone wants to see/try it.

I was little worried after seeing the pics of it on here(HUGE). After finally getting mine and playing with it, don't be overwhelmed by the size of the pack it is really amazing how well the compression straps work to suck up the smaller loads into a configuration of a smaller pack.

I am very impressed with the overall quality.

 

[Matt W.]

I'm in Anchorage as well with a 7400 if anyone wants to see/try it.

I was little worried after seeing the pics of it on here(HUGE). After finally getting mine and playing with it, don't be overwhelmed by the size of the pack it is really amazing how well the compression straps work to suck up the smaller loads into a configuration of a smaller pack.

I am very impressed with the overall quality.

I agree, well put together pack... The "Plastic" type lining on the back will keep the blood out when running with the load shelf as well. Nice twist...

 

[tenth1]

I really felt that I had to post this pic of the 7400!!

This is how it loads for my typical 4 day outing.

 

[Yellowknife]

That will do nicely for the short trips and work pack duties.

I should have one in Fairbanks in a few weeks.

Yk

 

[CtP]

Can anyone report on how it Handles a load in the hills?

Light packs are awesome on the way in, but coming out heavy is where it counts.

I'm curious if you feel the " barreling " on the back with the way it the frame flexes when you have meat in there? Thought this when I read the pack review /

comparison BB did between SG and Kifaru.

All the pics and reports are great, keep 'em coming!

 

[Rabbit Ranger]

Kurt, when utilizing the load shelf between the pack bag and frame (hauling deboned meat) is it possible to raise the loaded meat higher without having to put gear underneath the bag of loaded meat?

 

[huntabsarokee]

ALso what is the latest on the multiple size belts? When are they shipping? I think it was March.

 

[Yellowknife]

I'm curious if you feel the " barreling " on the back with the way it the frame flexes when you have meat in there? Thought this when I read the pack review /

comparison BB did between SG and Kifaru.

I did my best to overstuff mine.



Barreling was not an issue at all for me. It's a much stiffer frame system than a traditional internal frame with stays.

Yk

 

[charvey9]

I'm really surprised at how nicely the 7400 packs down. Took me awhile to figure out the buckles for the lid come off and can be moved to the lower set of loops so you can still get everything tightened up in bivy mode when still running the lid. Awesome pack. Hope I can get out tomorrow with some weight in it.

 

[Buster]

Spent some time at the Schnee's booth at SCI in Vegas. I think SG nailed it with the sky bags (from what a guy can take from it at a show vs in the field). Too many good things to say right now.

Spent about 15 minutes with the frame on with roughly 65 pounds strapped on. My biggest issue is with the belt. If SG could customize their belt, I think they would make a big leap in the market. I have a 34" waist, and found the belt padding may not do the same job as a kifaru. My kifaru padding distributes weight around my waist, as I have it almost bottomed out. At 34", I had probably 6-8 inches with the SG that could have been padded. Again, just from my 15 minutes at the show, not field tested. Just a thought. Anybody else like the idea?

 

[Buster]

Also, the extra few dollars for the power pulls are well worth it.

 

[Kurt]

Rabbit Ranger – Yes, you can elevate the load shelf to gain approximately 4” in height. The bottom of all the bags can also be compressed to aid in lower compression to support smaller meat loads.

Huntabsarkee and Buster – The larger 3 pc belt option is scheduled to be available late March-early April. I will have updates in a few weeks once we get a little closer, I appreciate the input.

Happy to hear you guys are enjoying your packs, feel free to contact me if there is anything I can help with.
Kurt

 

[Rabbit Ranger]

Kurt, one more quick question; I noticed your pack doesn't have stabilizer straps between the pack and the hip belt. What are your thoughts on these straps stabilizing heavy loads?

 

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

Kurt-on the Sky 5100, rather than using the tripod pocket for a tripod, will the bottom cam of a bow fit in there? Is that the best way to strap a bow to the pack, in your opinion?

 

[Rabbit Ranger]

I'm going to piggy back off of Lip Ripper; would a rifle stock fit in it as well?

 

[jmez]

You just run the compression straps on the pack over the bow. Rides perfectly with nothing under the can.

 

[Kurt]

Rabbit Reaper – The 2” webbing from on the belt connects directly back to the frame sheet, which extends 5.5” on each side of the frame stays kind of like wings. The frame sheet is connected to the hip belt with approximately 20” of contact. This in combination with the 2” webbing connected directly to the frame wings creates a very stable platform under load limiting lateral shift. These wings that wrap around and tie into the hip belt provide the stabilization you are talking about.
As far as the tripod pocket for a rifle, it is a little too small to fit the butt of a rifle in. You can use the load shelf as a compression panel on the back to support the butt of the rifle which would accomplish the same thing and keep it more centered. However, I have always suggested packing the rifle as close to the frame as possible, like on the side where the weapon sling runs. This helps to limit any extra leverage that dense weight will create. You can run the weapon sling short so the bottom of the rifle does not go past the bottom of the pack if you prefer the rifle to ride higher. You can also just use the side compression straps to accomplish the same thing.

Lip Ripper – You could put the cam of a bow in the tripod pocket, but it does ride quite a bit higher than I have preferred to pack a bow on the pack. As Jmez mentioned, the best method we have found is to use the back compression straps. I suggest running one of the compression straps through a riser or limb to support the bow, then compression just keeps in place without having to put too much pressure on the bow. I am right handed, so I run mine upside down, quiver out for the best fit, the top compression strap through one of the holes in the Hoyt carbon riser. You can also use the load shelf as a compression panel to support the bow from the bottom cam, but this is not a necessity for a secure attachment.

Kurt

 

[Rabbit Ranger]

Thanks Kurt; very impressive so far