Stone Glacier Packs / Killer Spotting Scope Deal

JakeSCH

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Has anyone here had field experience with Stone Glacier Packs? I really need an upgrade my worn down cheap pack into something that is meant to backpacking / hauling loads. I know many people on here recommend kuiu but I can't seem to shake the idea of stone glacier.

On a completely different side note, Midway USA is offering a killer deal on last years model Vortex Razor HD 20-60x X 85 mm (65 oz) spotting scope with the pro-gt tripod for $876. I was leaning toward the 11-33x X 50 (25 oz) for being less than half of the weight but for the same price I ended up buying the bigger one. I figured I will toss it in my old pack and hall it around to see if the extra couple of lbs makes a difference...which I could get that weight back by using a Stone Glacier. So many trade-offs.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/9...85mm-angled-body-green-with-pro-gt-tripod-kit
 
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I like stone glacier I have the EXO 3500 and love it but it is a little heavier than the Stone Glacier. I love the weight of the SG but it will force you to be organized since it has very minimal pockets also I am skeptical they will hold up to the kind of manzanita bush waking we do here in So Cal. If I had to do it again it would be a very tough call between the SG and EXO. Both are made in USA which is very important to me.
 
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Has anyone here had field experience with Stone Glacier Packs? I really need an upgrade my worn down cheap pack into something that is meant to backpacking / hauling loads. I know many people on here recommend kuiu but I can't seem to shake the idea of stone glacier.

On a completely different side note, Midway USA is offering a killer deal on last years model Vortex Razor HD 20-60x X 85 mm (65 oz) spotting scope with the pro-gt tripod for $876. I was leaning toward the 11-33x X 50 (25 oz) for being less than half of the weight but for the same price I ended up buying the bigger one. I figured I will toss it in my old pack and hall it around to see if the extra couple of lbs makes a difference...which I could get that weight back by using a Stone Glacier. So many trade-offs.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/9...85mm-angled-body-green-with-pro-gt-tripod-kit

The Vortex in the link above is not last years model. Its a 3 year old scope. And they are out...

Can't beat the Stone Glacier or the Kuiu.
 
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The Vortex in the link above is not last years model. Its a 3 year old scope. And they are out...

Can't beat the Stone Glacier or the Kuiu.

Good to know! I just assumed it was last year’s since it was no longer produced. I guess what they say about assuming is right.

I appreciate your input!
 
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Mystery ranch or Kifaru is what I recommend. Both carry lots of weight, durable & flexible.

I do some deep hunts seen & used lots of different packs. These two standout by far and seem to never fail.
 
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Still have not decided on the back expect for the fact that I eliminated SG and added a few others to my list. All are great and will just have to make a choice, I appreciate all your input!

I got my spotting scope last week and got to mess with it all weekend, I really am impressed by Vortex Razor HD glass. I could not believe how detail I could see through that spotter. Now I am thinking about picking up some of their bino's and retiring my old Nikon Monarch ATB's.
 
I made my final decision and I am going with the Kifaru hunting frame with composite stays and the reckoning pack with a couple of extra bags and a lid.

I also picked up a marsupial bino harness.
 

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