Stone Glacier vs Exo

[Keef.n05]

Looking to upgrade back pack this year. Thinking either Stone glacier or Exo. Torn between each brands 3600 or 5000/5900. Don’t do a lot of overnighter or multi day trips but have in the past and like having the option and having space in late season hunts is necessary. Anyone have strong feelings against or for one of these brands? Going from the last model Metcalf which had plenty of space for a 3-5 night trip but a pain to day hunt out of. Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Truck24hr]

Wait till the K4X comes out next year and decide then. Should be plenty of user feedback by the time it rolls out.

 

[7PRC Pharmacy]

I sold my SG 6400 sky archer and bought a K4 5000 last year and was very happy

 

[ol490]

Full disclosure- I’ve never tried a stone glacier pack but have an Exo K4 and am getting a K4X. I’ve got Kifaru and Kuiu packs and like the Exo belt and frame system the best of these. The Exo bags will strap down very small when needed so they are good to day hunt with. There are lots of Exo packs going through the classifieds right now and I’d guess many more to come as people start getting K4X’s so a potentially cheaper way to acquire.

 

[JMasson]

I use a SG 5900 on an X Curve frame. I like it and it fits me well. My buddy uses an Exo K4 5000 and loves it. I truly think the only way to know which one will be the best for you is to try both of them with a decent amount of weight in it. That is a difficult thing to achieve for most people unless you have a friend group that is willing to let you try their packs out. I think they’re both great packs and I will likely invest in an Exo pack in the future and pass my SG pack to my son.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

I have both and like both. I’d give the edge to exo for the frame and SG for the bags. One may fit you better than another but both are top shelf.

 

[Keef.n05]

Wait till the K4X comes out next year and decide then. Should be plenty of user feedback by the time it rolls out.

What are the expected updates/changes with the K4X? Totally understand if unknown

 

[elsb0048]

What are the expected updates/changes with the K4X? Totally understand if unknown

Lighter weight, uhmw fabric, different buckles. Eventually simplified lighter weight bag designs but nothing has really been published on that