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How to choose the right size pack frame and hip belt

Choosing the right pack frame size

To choose the right size pack frame you must first determine your torso length. This can be easily done with a flexible tape measure and the help of a friend.
  1. Bend your neck forward to touch your chin to your chest.
  2. Put your hands on your hips with your thumbs pointed towards your spine and rotate your hands towards your spine until your thumbs meet in the middle.
  3. Keep your hands in position and ask your friend to measure along your spine from your thumbs to the prominent bump on the back of your neck (the C7 vertebrae).
This measurement is your torso length. Simply compare this measurement to the sizing chart on the pack's product page and you are all set.

How to size a pack



Choosing the right hip belt size

For the ideal hip belt fit, you should have at least 1 inch of foam beyond the front edges of your hip bones.  To choose the right size hip belt, measure from the front edge of your hip bone on one side of your pelvis, around your back to the front of the hip bone on the opposite side of your body.  Then compare this measurement with the sizing chart on the pack's product page. We also provide an approximate range of waist sizes for each hip belt size to assist you in choosing the correct size hip belt.

How to size a hip belt
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