Yellowknife
WKR
I’ve been using Stone Glacier packs since the first ones hit the market. I’ve had my hands on most of the bags and used both the wrap belt and 3 pc belt versions of the frame. Recently I’ve had several people ask me about the current Xcurve frame. I don’t have one myself, but arranged to borrow a preproduction version from a member here (thanks snowcamoman). This isn’t a review exactly, but with both frames in hand I thought I might be able to highlight the differences between the two. Consider this more a pictorial than an actual review.
First off, the Xcurve is VERY closely related to the older Krux. These aren’t just close cousins, they are more like brothers. Kurt has mentioned this before, but when I looked at them side by side, they are clearly the same basic frame and harness with a few evolutionary upgrades.
Krux on the left, Xcurve on the right
Rear view. Size, shape, and basic construction are identical.
The main differences between the two are essentially:
1.) New curved stays
2.) Modified straps on the hip belts
Other differences are all minor tweaks, including standard “power pulls” and some small reinforcements and adjustments. Lumbar pad is now rubber coated fabric vs. the mesh on my older Krux although I think the current Krux may be the same way.
First thing I did was put them on the scale. My old Krux weighs 2 lb 8 oz. The Xcurve adds half a lb to come in at 3 lb 0oz.
More to come.
First off, the Xcurve is VERY closely related to the older Krux. These aren’t just close cousins, they are more like brothers. Kurt has mentioned this before, but when I looked at them side by side, they are clearly the same basic frame and harness with a few evolutionary upgrades.
Krux on the left, Xcurve on the right
Rear view. Size, shape, and basic construction are identical.
The main differences between the two are essentially:
1.) New curved stays
2.) Modified straps on the hip belts
Other differences are all minor tweaks, including standard “power pulls” and some small reinforcements and adjustments. Lumbar pad is now rubber coated fabric vs. the mesh on my older Krux although I think the current Krux may be the same way.
First thing I did was put them on the scale. My old Krux weighs 2 lb 8 oz. The Xcurve adds half a lb to come in at 3 lb 0oz.
More to come.