Description
Have improved The best selling small capacity hunting pack by adding an integrated differential cut spotting scope pocket. This pack is the ideal minimalist multi-day pack that is the perfect combination of capability and versatility. An ultralight backpack using no ultralight materials, it is capable of 150 lb plus loads and expandable to 6,000 plus cu. in. The Solo weighs 4 lb 9 oz. on Medium Xcurve. Inspired by solo sheep hunts in Alaska, the Stone Glacier Solo makes an ideal minimalist backcountry multi-day backpack. A 3,600 cu. in. bag fits all your ultralight 4-season gear and a week of food. For longer trips, expand the bag from the frame and add 2,500+ cu. in. of storage for your food in the load shelf. After you notch your tag, use the load shelf with The 2,500+ cu. in. Load Cell Bag that is sized to carry an entire boned sheep or mule deer. In elk country, the load shelf is sized perfectly for elk quarters. An ultralight pack made with the toughest technical materials, the Solo is a versatile pack built for North American backpack hunts from the Beartooth’s to the Brooks.
One external zipped pocket
Full top panel zip for access to the main compartment
Built-in differential cut spotting scope pocket to create more room in the bag for gear
Hydration compatible (hydro sleeve sold separately)
2,500+ cu. in. expandable load shelf
Belt attachments
Heavy-duty YKK #10 zipper
Cordura 500 and Xpac fabric
Heavy-duty, 1″ Duraflex military approved buckles and webbing
Made in the USA
Specifications
Frame: Krux Frame
Color: Ranger
Belt Size: Large
Waist Belt Size: 37″ +
Main Bag: 3,600 cu. in.
Bag Only: 1 lb, 6 oz
Pound Load Rating: 150+
Capacity: 59L
Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
Pack Technology and Design
Load-Shelf
A Load-Shelf is integrated into all of The frames, allowing the user to expand the bag off the frame to pack gear or meat in between the bag and the frame. This eliminates the need to put meat inside the bag and keeps the heaviest of loads more stable and closer to your back for increased comfort.
Selecting a Belt Size
Belt sizes align with average pant waist sizes. If you are on the break between sizes, Stone Glacier suggest ordering the larger of the two sizes. All belts will fit larger waist sizes, but not smaller than the advertised range.
Interchangeable Bags and Frames
All past and current Stone Glacier bags and frames are interchangeable. This allows you to swap bags on and off your frame for different hunts you may have without requiring the purchase of a whole new bag and frame system. Many Stone Glacier customers own one frame with a smaller day bag and a larger expedition-sized bag to have a system for day hunts and backpack hunts. When viewing The packs on the website, you will notice a “bag only” purchase option if this is something you are considering.
Load-Rating
We spent over 3 years of design and field testing with loads from 70 to 150 lb without any structural issues to accomplish The goal. Here’s how Stone Glacier tried to break the frame. Starting with 1″ steel plates 13″ by 25″, Stone Glacier worked The way up to four plates in the pack. Each plate weighed about 85 lb, 40 lb per square foot. When it was time to add the third and fourth plate, Stone Glacier welded the plates together, lifted them with a crane, wrapped the Solo 3300 around the plates and set it back down on the edge of the welding bench where Stone Glacier could get it on The back. The final load weight was 340 lb with no damage, failure or signs of stress. While the goal of testing to failure was not accomplished, the load test did prove the 150 lb plus load rating structurally conservative.
Frame Suspension
Hydrophobic foam, X-Pac fabric, Cordura 500d fabric and industrial hook and loop combine to provide a suspension with infinite adjustment and comfort. Using hook and loop for the shoulder harness attachment allows the user to not only dial in the exact height of the harness but change the angle each shoulder strap leaves the frame. The ultimate in adjustability and strength. The unique “X”, carbon composite, four stay design transfers load evenly to the hip belt while offering optimum load lifter angles. The load is supported by 12 connection points to the frame via 1″ webbing. The frame systems have revolutionized the standard of pack frame comfort and fitting ability.
Hydration
All Stone Glacier packs have two ¾” tri-slides to hang The Hydro Sleeve on the inside back panel. The Hydro Sleeve can hold up to a 3L water bladder. Once the Hydro Sleeve is installed, simply insert your water bladder into the Hydro sleeve and run the hose out the top. Hydration hoses can then be run through the hydration port found at the top of all Stone Glacier bags and routed down either the left or right shoulder strap.
Materials
The overall goal was to build a durable load carrying pack, an ultralight pack without using ultralight materials. Stone Glacier packs are constructed of 500 denier Cordura fabric, X-Pac textiles and heavy duty webbing and buckles. X-Pac is a waterproof, USA manufactured fabric technology that has a tear strength double the military requirements for Cordura 500d and is used in the high stress, high wear areas. Cordura 500d is utilized for the main bag due to it’s balance of strength, flexibility and noise reduction. All thread is heavy-duty, military-grade and UV-resistant. Buckles are Duraflex Berry Compliant heavy-duty military hardware. In every aspect, the most durable, technical, heavy duty materials were selected.
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