While it may fill a very specialized niche, the Stone Glacier Terminus 7000 backpack stands out from the crowd for more than its sheer size.
The Stone Glacier Terminus 7000 is an immense backpack. With a capacity of 7,000 cubic inches, it’s almost exactly twice the size of our top-rated backpack for hiking. It’s also a highly specialized backpack designed specifically for high alpine sheep and goat hunting.
So, why should you be interested? Because this monster gear hauler weighs in at a scant 3 pounds, 15 ounces, and is rated to carry more than 150 pounds of gear. When Stone Glacier approached me to test the pack, I admitted I had no sheep hunts on my horizon. But as a gear nerd, I was compelled to check it out anyway because this pack is simply in a league of its own.
In short: The Stone Glacier Terminus 7000 is a very large, durable, yet simple backpack. It is essentially a huge sack of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fabric divided vertically into two compartments.
That sack, plus a 500-cubic-inch lid, sits on a very comfortable, strong frame system capable of holding more than 150 pounds. If you need to haul huge loads inside a durable sack, this bag may be worth the $650 price tag.
Stone Glacier Terminus 7000 Review
Wait, did I just write $650? Yes, this is indeed a pricy backpack. And I want to get that taken care of early in the review. For those who scoff, keep in mind this pack has ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) blend fabric.
This material, a non-branded version of the widely touted Dyneema, is incredibly strong and durable. It will likely last longer than most hunters. So take that into account.