Testing the Stone Glacier Solo 3600

Stone Glacier Solo 3600

Though a whole lot of big-game searching within the province takes place inside strolling distance of hunt camp or parked truck or ATV, a few of us want to hunt away from all of it. A high quality pack is essential.

The Solo 3600 is one in every of Stone Glacier’s hottest fashions, a little bit of a do-anything pack that’s good for a day outing or three or 4 days off grid. It’s additionally a reasonably easy design. We used it from final summer season proper by way of to late-season: some pre-season tenting, throughout the deer hunt, and for an off-grid hike right into a again lake we fished in fall, packing in fishing sort out, a long-dealt with touchdown web, and rods and reels.

The construct

The sturdy and water-repellent cloth with heavy-duty zipper give a really feel that this can stand as much as prolonged use. The massive, zipped opening offers easy accessibility to the three,600 cubic inch bag. A built-in recognizing scope pocket is ideal for that or different equipment, like a packable range and gasoline. At four-kilos, 9 ounces, the pack and body are mild, however have a 150-pound plus load ranking, and the automobileryability of this pack is spectacular. Heavy hundreds nonetheless really feel snug and secure.

Interchangeable frames

Stone Glacier has packs designed for day use, multi-day, and expedition. All luggage and frames are interchangeable, which suggests you’ll be able to personal one body and a number of luggage to change on your hunt wants. All packs are made within the USA.

Load-Shelf

The load-shelf helps you to increase the bag off the body so you’ll be able to pack out meat. Meat is stored clear and separate from the gadgets in your bag, and the load sits nearer to your core, for consolation and stability.

This provides 2,500+ cubic inches of storage.

Equipment

Stone Glacier presents various pack equipment so that you can customise. Exterior attachable lids and luggage provide extra storage and pockets and sleeves assist hold you organized. We appreciated the Entry Bag, particularly in blaze orange, as a result of we hooked up it to the again of the pack throughout the gun season, making us hunter orange compliant when the pack covered our vest. A Hydro Holster that attaches to the hip belt retains a water bottle conveniently by your facet. And a Rain Cowl offers full pack professionaltection within the wettest situations.

Verdict

In our many makes use of, the pack met all our wants. We crammed it to capability, but in addition used it with minimal gear. Each felt snug, and it dealt with all we tossed at it throughout hunts. Itʼs very well constructed.

Stone Glacier Solo 3600

MSRP: $655, pack and body
Colors: Ranger, Foliage, Tan
Belt sizes: S 28 – 30″, M 31- 36″, L 37″ +
Body choices: Krux, Xcurve
Weight: 4 lb 9 oz
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Initially printed within the June-July 2024 subject of Ontario OUT of DOORS