Stone Glacier Terminus Review

[S.Clancy]

Is the barreling any worse than the normal frames?
Its the only negative for me. Could be fixed with a webbing sleeve and horizontal stay

With big loads (110+) the Terminus does better, IMO. Below is half a bull elk (bone-in, we're idiots) and camp in the Terminus. I'm 6'1", 190 for reference.

 

[Jordan]

I think it is closer to the top, but I would need to verify. I'll check that when I get home.

Mine tapers towards the bottom of the meat shelf and hits just above the bottom of the belt.

 

[Zach Herold]

does the load cell terminate at the bottom of the hip belt or the top? Like the load shelf on the break away frames

The load cell goes to the bottom of the waist belt on mine.

 

[JHubbard2010]

ive always used a kifaru gun bearer on my packs. I dont like how with the SG sling you have to strap the rifle to your pack and then throw your pack on hoping that your rifle doesn't fall off

I will second this. I love everything SG but the sling does not work for me at all. I have to use the compression straps.

 

[TradLife406]

How are these packs in the cold and snow?


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[Ryan Avery]

How are these packs in the cold and snow?


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Loud but still function as intended.

 

[TradLife406]

Loud but still function as intended.

I listened to your podcast with the SG guy. They seem legit. Especially if you're packing boned out meat.
I've got the stealth of the kool aid man. Not too worried about pack noise.

They definitely seem way more streamlined than the Kifs. Think Kif is sort of over built with too many straps and buckles. But dang they can sure put in work!


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[TradLife406]

So 7000 vs 8700?
You gain a lot of space and only 4 oz.


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[Adammn]

So 7000 vs 8700?
You gain a lot of space and only 4 oz.


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I was torn between the 7000 and 8700. I went with the 8700 for a bit of extra organization at a minimal weight penalty. Another thing to keep in mind is that the internal load shelf takes up some of that space when packing meat. So the 8700 essentially turns into a 6500 at that point. With that being said, I am happy with the pack. The main bag still compresses nicely when in day pack mode. The lid is rather bulky but I believe it's the same lid for both sizes. I think that it ultimately comes down to the volume of gear that you bring on your typical hunts and how much you value an external pocket.

 

[Tanner]

Would there be any reason to not just cut out the load cell? I have always just loaded my sleeping bag, tent, and sleeping pad in a contractor bag underneath boned out meat up off the bottom of the bag, and couldn’t really care less about some blood being inside the bag at the end.

 

[JHubbard2010]

Would there be any reason to not just cut out the load cell? I have always just loaded my sleeping bag, tent, and sleeping pad in a contractor bag underneath boned out meat up off the bottom of the bag, and couldn’t really care less about some blood being inside the bag at the end.

I just got back from a sheep hunt in the Yukon and I don’t see why you couldn’t cut the bag out. That being said, it worked really well as far as keeping the cape in one place. I was able to squeeze a full body Dall Sheep cape in there and it fit albeit very snug. I’m not sure you would gain anything but cutting it out. Not from a space aspect at least. It was very tight but I got my entire camp and the sheep cape/horns out. My guide carried meat. If I could do it over I would get the 8700 instead of the 7000.

 

[PathFinder]

I'm not sure it would save much weight. It is nice to keep blood off of the rest of the gear in your pack. And it's a good place to keep a water bladder prior to killing something too.

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[Tanner]

I just got back from a sheep hunt in the Yukon and I don’t see why you couldn’t cut the bag out. That being said, it worked really well as far as keeping the cape in one place. I was able to squeeze a full body Dall Sheep cape in there and it fit albeit very snug. I’m not sure you would gain anything but cutting it out. Not from a space aspect at least. It was very tight but I got my entire camp and the sheep cape/horns out. My guide carried meat. If I could do it over I would get the 8700 instead of the 7000.

I understand the appeal of having a separate compartment but as a sheep and goat guide I try to utilize every bit of inside space and the compartment seems like it may be a hindrance if you prefer to pack stuff vertically inside the bag rather than using the load cell. That being said, I suppose a guy could just forego using it and pack gear and meat right up against it.

Appreciate your comments on it! Congrats on the sheep, how about a pic?