So I finally got home picked up the pack and came back to work where I can take a few minutes to do a quick review.
This is a copy and paste from the Stone Glacier site:
Weight 3.63 Lbs (complete with frame)
- Spotting Scope Pocket 4.1oz (0.26lb)
- Hip Pocket 1.25oz (0.08lb)
- Load Cell 3.5oz (0.22lb)
Total weight: 4.19lbs (I haven't done a real world weight on it)
-130+ pound load rating (check Design page for load rating info)
-3334 cubic inch main bag
-2100+ cubic inch plus expandable load shelf
-Hydration compatible
-Full zip for gear access
-Ice axe and gear loops
-Belt attachments
-Heavy duty YKK #10 zipper
-Cordura 500 and Xpac fabric
-Heavy duty, 1" Duraflex military approved buckles and webbing
-Double layer re-enforced bottom
-1 exterior pocket, 1 interior pocket
-Made in USA
To begin I guess:
- All securing / compression straps are 1" in width with buckles. They are all well secured and the seams are excellent.
- The Krux frame is very stable when the pack is on with +/-30lbs in it, being carbon fiber it is cross braced nicely and totally covered to eliminate splintering
- Load lifters work excellent to bring the weight to your body and on to your hips
- The shoulder straps are 3" wide and comfortable again this is with only 30lbs or so in the pack
- Waist belt has a 1 7/8" web strapped to a 5" 1" thick foam waist belt
- Load shelf deployment is simple and quick
- Spotting scope pocket is going to be plenty for any scope out there, if you pack a small tripod you maybe able to fit that in beside a smaller scope
- Hip belt pocket will fit a range finder and GPS if the GPS is a smaller style
- The main bag is very nicely constructed, there is a lid pocket which is not huge but will hold smaller important items (pain meds, band-aids, moleskin, poopin paper.....
) and allow for some more items also.
- It takes about 30 seconds to totally remove the bag from the frame and about the same to reattach it if you can thread the buckles (4) that hold it in place
- There is hydration ports on the bag itself allowing access from either side with the drinking tube but they suggest having your bladder between the bag and frame which would work well
- Inside there is a medium sized pocket with velcro strap to hold it semi closed. Decent spot for change of undies, socks, etc away from the load shelf. Entire back of the bag is a plastic fabric backed material which should keep things clean and dry.
- I really like the construction of the pack. Sewing is top notch, no loose threads, buckles seem top notch hold the straps nice and are easy to manipulate
- The meat sack is nice but the fabric is light, hopefully stands up to a bit of abuse.
If you have any questions or requests post'em up and I'll do my best to help you out.
