Stone Glacier packs

[whacker1]

I picked one up a while back when a member posted a pick of his.  Pretty darn nice!  I really like the four pockets inside the center zip!  Only problem I had with it was the waist buckle.  Seems I was always tightening it up.  As with every pack that uses that type of buckle system it drives me crazy!!  But that is a small thing for a pack so well designed.  One of the top three packs I've ever played with.

I have you tried adding the hip belt pulls?  It seemed to solve my problems and allows more leverage for extra cinch

I wasn't too concerned about getting the belt tighter.  My hope is to have a belt that doesn't loosen as I hike.  Especially with heavy loads.  The Pulls were nice!  Just not an answer for my quirks.

I had the same problem with my Ebelestock and the only solution I found was to run the webbing keepers up against the buckle.  The webbing keeper wouldn't allow the buckle to slide back down the belt strap. Not sure if that is a solution for you, but thought I would throw it out.

I ran Eberlestock for a good number of years.  Had the same issue as you.  My solution was to sew a small strip of vecro loop into the strap.  It catches in the buckle well enough to hold.  If I had kept the Stone Glacier pack I'd probably have done the same thing. 

But how much does it cost to triple the length of the belt strap and sew one more anchor stitch to the belt?  These packs ain't cheap!!  More expensive than Marmont last I checked.  And Stone Glacier, Kifaru and the Exo Mountain are much better thought out IMO.  They are all great packs!!  Way better than the Marmonts and North Face I have had.  But Marmont, North Face and a few others add, maybe, $2 more in material and labor to make the belt stay put.  Just frustrates me these fantastic, well thought out, extreme quality packs can't at least offer a no slip waist option as an accessory.

Can you post a picture of what you mean in regards to the Marmots & north face.....I would like to see what you are referencing and then I will go check it out at REI or Mountain Gear.  I think I understand, but want a visual. 

[haugenna]

I picked one up a while back when a member posted a pick of his.  Pretty darn nice!  I really like the four pockets inside the center zip!  Only problem I had with it was the waist buckle.  Seems I was always tightening it up.  As with every pack that uses that type of buckle system it drives me crazy!!  But that is a small thing for a pack so well designed.  One of the top three packs I've ever played with.

I have you tried adding the hip belt pulls?  It seemed to solve my problems and allows more leverage for extra cinch

I wasn't too concerned about getting the belt tighter.  My hope is to have a belt that doesn't loosen as I hike.  Especially with heavy loads.  The Pulls were nice!  Just not an answer for my quirks.

I had the same problem with my Ebelestock and the only solution I found was to run the webbing keepers up against the buckle.  The webbing keeper wouldn't allow the buckle to slide back down the belt strap. Not sure if that is a solution for you, but thought I would throw it out.

I ran Eberlestock for a good number of years.  Had the same issue as you.  My solution was to sew a small strip of vecro loop into the strap.  It catches in the buckle well enough to hold.  If I had kept the Stone Glacier pack I'd probably have done the same thing. 

But how much does it cost to triple the length of the belt strap and sew one more anchor stitch to the belt?  These packs ain't cheap!!  More expensive than Marmont last I checked.  And Stone Glacier, Kifaru and the Exo Mountain are much better thought out IMO.  They are all great packs!!  Way better than the Marmonts and North Face I have had.  But Marmont, North Face and a few others add, maybe, $2 more in material and labor to make the belt stay put.  Just frustrates me these fantastic, well thought out, extreme quality packs can't at least offer a no slip waist option as an accessory.

I believe it was not done because of a patent issue. I could be wrong.

[7mag.]

Kifaru makes the best belt, in my opinion. I haven't had one slip yet. To me, the waist belt is the one of the features that makes Kifaru stand out.

[stromdiddily]

Just picked up a Sky 6200 myself. Huge leap from what I was carrying before. I ordered one swing out and hip pocket for it and it's just about perfect. I'm a bit of an organizer so thinking I'm one camp pocket away from having it exactly as I want!

[Payne]

I got my eye on the Stone Glacier Minimalist for it's simplicity and weight.

[MountainTracker]

I believe the approach has the spotting scope pocket and is slightly larger than the Serac. I think the serac is perfect for a day pack( which is what I plan for), my kill kit, first aid, snacks/lunch, extra gloves and a extra shirt fit fine. I'm sure a packable rain jacket/pants would fit too. If you get down towards the Seattle/Eastside area I'd be happy to meet up so you could check it out.

G.

Thanks for the offer. Ill let you know next time I make a trip south.

[vaz,,66]

  My new SG Skyarcher 6200 arrived, what a nice frame/pack combo already love it, very comfortable, easy to adjust, grate  quality. I placed an order on Thursday, three days and its here. In my opinion after Bikini/DT3  it fills better  more comfortable for me due to thiker/wider sholder straps foam and the belt is nice too, I don't think that Kifaru belt is better in any way ( i had two of them small and medium for my Bikini )

[KevinClimbs]

I have a Sky 5100 and really like it. I put it to the test last year hauling 90 pounds of gear and meat 7 mile out of the backcountry - the load shelf is really slick. Wish they came out with the Sky archer a year earlier as I really like the mods they did to that pack. Here is pic of mine in bivy mode nearly loaded for the pack out. 

[rosscrazyelk]

Skyy7400. Love mine. 
I have now packed 4 elk out with it. Most conformable packout I  have ever been on