Stone Glacier Sky Archer 6400
Hunting Pack
~$750

Stone Glacier

Stone Glacier Sky Archer 6400

The Sky Archer 6400 is Stone Glacier's bowhunting-specific expedition bag: a 5,900 ci main bag plus included 500 ci Sky Lid (6,400 ci / 105 L total) that replaced the Sky Archer 6250. Its signature is a 26-inch side zipper giving full internal access while your bow stays strapped to the front under the integrated storm-flap carry system. The 2024 refresh added an external-access spotting scope pocket, an 8-inch stow pocket, and a 14-inch stretch side pocket, and the complete Krux or Xcurve system runs $750 with a 150+ lb load rating.

Approx. price
~$750
Capacity
105 L
Weight
5 lb 2.8 oz (Krux) / 5 lb 6.8 oz (Xcurve), complete with medium belt
Best For
Backcountry bowhunters on week-plus hunts who refuse to unstrap their bow every time they need something
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Type
Hunting Pack
Frame Type
External Frame
Capacity
105 L
Weight
5 lb 2.8 oz (Krux) / 5 lb 6.8 oz (Xcurve), complete with medium belt
Max Recommended Load
150+ lbs
Torso Fit
Hook-and-loop harness with continuous height and angle adjustment; S/M/L belts (28"-37"+); Krux Short frame option for shorter torsos
Material
500D Cordura + X-Pac laminate, YKK #10 Aquaguard zippers, 1" Duraflex military-spec hardware, made in USA
Back Panel
Foam-padded carbon-stay frame panel (Krux or Xcurve frame) with nitrogen-infused foam harness
Warranty
Lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
Raincover Included
No
Fits BV500 Bear Canister
Yes

Features

Adjustable TorsoRemovable LidFits Bear CanisterMeat ShelfRifle & Bow Carry

Pros

  • ✓The 26-inch side zipper is the killer feature no competitor matches at this weight: full-height internal access with the bow still strapped to the pack face — owners who switched from the Talus 6900 say it eliminates the unpack-your-bow dance entirely.
  • ✓Purpose-built bow carry using the top compression system and integrated storm flap holds the bow tight against the bag, keeping weight centered rather than swinging off one side like universal bow slings on Kifaru or Exo packs.
  • ✓At 5 lb 2.8 oz complete on the Krux it is 1.8 oz lighter than the Sky Talus 6900 while carrying nearly identical volume, a spec that got long-time 6900 owners to switch.
  • ✓The 2024 refresh directly answered the old 6250's minimalism complaints: external-access spotting scope pocket, 8-inch zippered stow pocket, and 14-inch stretch side pocket for a tripod or Nalgene.
  • ✓500 ci Sky Lid is included in the price, unlike the Solo and Col where lids are extra or unsupported — and Bivy Mode compresses the bag to a legitimate 4,000 ci day pack.
  • ✓Full 150+ lb load rating with the 2,500+ ci expandable load shelf means one pack covers scouting trips, week-long elk hunts, and the heavy pack-out.
  • ✓YKK Aquaguard water-resistant zippers plus X-Pac construction give it the best weather resistance in the Sky line without a rain cover.
  • ✓Made in Bozeman with Stone Glacier's lifetime defect warranty, and the bag swaps onto any existing SG frame if you already own a Krux or Xcurve.

Cons

  • ✗Only 6 reviews at 4.3/5 on stoneglacier.com — the lowest-rated and least-reviewed bag in the current SG lineup, so the redesign has a thin track record compared to the 220-review Sky Talus 6900.
  • ✗A multi-year owner concluded 'I'd rather have a few more pockets and just unbuckle my bow' and preferred the Talus 6900's organization — the side-zip advantage matters less than it seems for some hunters.
  • ✗Contains PFAS-treated fabric and cannot be shipped to California or New York, an unusual restriction competitors like Exo and Kifaru don't carry.
  • ✗Availability has been spotty since the original 6400 launch, with Krux-frame and Xcurve size/color combos often back-ordered.
  • ✗Still fundamentally a minimalist single-compartment bag — the Talus 6900 offers four external side pockets at the same $750 for hunters who prioritize organization over bow access.
  • ✗Hydration sleeve, Swing-Out Pockets, Camp Pockets, and hipbelt pockets are all sold separately, so a fully rigged bag costs $850+.
  • ✗The bow occupies the front of the pack, so rifle hunters get no benefit from the signature feature and are better served by the Sky 5900 or Talus 6900.
  • ✗When the bag is stuffed to its full 6,400 ci, owners note the internal spotter pocket and side-zip access get tight — the design shines most at partial loads.

Common Questions

Stone Glacier Sky Talus 6900
~$750
Hunting Pack

The Sky Talus 6900 is Stone Glacier's best-selling, most fully-featured bag: a 6,400 ci main bag plus included 500 ci lid (113 L total) with four external side pockets and a full-length center zip. It converts from a 4,750 ci bivy-mode day pack to an 8,900+ ci expedition hauler with the 2,500+ ci load shelf deployed, all on a 150+ lb-rated Krux or Xcurve frame for $750 complete. Many owners recommend it for Alaska and sheep-hunt duty.

SG's best seller (220 reviews)113 L to day-pack convertibleAlaska sheep-hunt favorite

Weight

5 lb 4.6 oz (Krux) / 5 lb 8.6 oz (Xcurve), complete with medium belt

Capacity

113 L

Frame

External Frame

Best for: The one-pack quiver: hunters who want a single system covering day hunts through 10-day Alaska expeditions
Stone Glacier Sky 5900
~$725
Hunting Pack

Stone Glacier's do-it-all western pack: a 5,400 ci main bag (5,900 ci / 96 L with the Sky Lid) on a Krux or curved Xcurve carbon-stay frame, rated past 150 lbs yet about 5.1 lbs complete on the Krux. The $725 system compresses to a 4,300 ci bivy-mode day pack and opens a 2,500 ci load shelf between bag and frame for hauling quarters, with USA-made CORDURA 500/X-Pac construction.

96 L150+ lb RatingBivy Mode

Weight

5 lb 1.4 oz (Krux) / 5 lb 4.5 oz (Xcurve), complete with medium belt

Capacity

96 L

Frame

External Frame

Best for: Weight-counting backcountry elk and sheep hunters who want one pack that day-hunts small and hauls triple-digit loads
Stone Glacier Sky Guide 7900
~$775
Hunting Pack

Stone Glacier's Sky series tops out at the Sky Guide 7900, a 7,400 ci main bag plus the included 500 ci Sky Lid for a 129 L total, and the successor to the Sky 7400. The $775 price is the complete pack: bag, a Krux, Krux Short or Xcurve frame, an S/M/L belt and the lid, at 5 lb 8.7 oz on the Krux with a medium belt. The bag separates from the frame to open a 2,500+ ci load shelf rated past 150 lb.

129 L with lid150+ lb ratingLoad shelf

Weight

5.5 lbs

Capacity

129 L

Frame

External Frame

Best for: Guides and 10-day backcountry hunts that end with a full quarter on the frame
Stone Glacier Col 4800
~$699
Hunting Pack

The Col 4800 is Stone Glacier's feature-rich mid-size bag, a 4,800 ci (79 L) evolution of the best-selling Solo that adds compartmental storage, an internal spotting-scope pocket, and tri-slide accessory attachment points. Sold as a complete system on the Krux or Xcurve carbon-stay frame for $699, it carries 150+ lbs and expands via a 2,500+ ci load shelf for hauling quarters. It targets 3-5 day archery hunts through late-season day hunts with bulky cold-weather gear.

79 L / 150+ lb rating2,500+ ci load shelfMade in USA

Weight

4 lb 7 oz (Krux) / 4 lb 11 oz (Xcurve), complete with medium belt

Capacity

79 L

Frame

External Frame

Best for: Weekend-to-5-day Western hunts where the Solo 3600 is too small and a Sky 5900 is more bag than needed
Stone Glacier Terminus 7000
~$699
Hunting Pack

The Terminus 7000 is Stone Glacier's ultralight expedition pack for sheep and goat hunters: 7,000 cubic inches (115 L including the 500 ci lid) at just 3 lb 15 oz, with the bag sewn directly to a 26-inch carbon-stay frame rated for 150+ lb loads. A 2,200 ci collapsible internal load cell positions boned-out meat against the frame, and the main bag compresses to 4,300 ci in bivy mode for day hunts. The main bag uses SG's waterproof ULTRA fabric, a UHMWPE blend developed with Challenge Sailcloth.

Sub-4 lb, 115 L150+ lb load ratingULTRA/UHMWPE fabric

Weight

3 lb 15 oz

Capacity

115 L

Frame

Internal Frame

Also in 143 L

Best for: Backpack sheep, goat, and fly-in hunters who want maximum expedition volume at absolute minimum weight
Stone Glacier Approach 2800
~$675
Hunting Pack

The Approach 2800 is Stone Glacier's flagship day-hunting bag sold as a $675 complete system on your choice of the Krux or Xcurve full meat-hauling frame (the 1 lb 5 oz bag alone rides on any SG frame). The 2,800 ci (46 L) full-panel-zip bag sits over an expandable 2,500+ ci load shelf with a 150+ lb load rating, so a day hunt can turn into a pack-out without a return trip. It carries a spotting scope up to a 115 mm objective in a dedicated external pocket with a tripod attachment system.

46 L bag on 150+ lb frame2,500 ci load shelfFits 115 mm spotter

Weight

4 lb 1.3 oz complete on Krux (bag only 1 lb 5 oz; 4 lb 5.3 oz on Xcurve)

Capacity

46 L

Frame

External Frame

Best for: Western day hunters who glass hard and want a true meat-hauling frame under a compact bag