{"id":13367,"date":"2021-06-19T13:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-19T20:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=13367"},"modified":"2021-08-04T16:14:47","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T23:14:47","slug":"hiking-backpack-torso-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/hiking-backpack-torso-size\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking Backpack By Torso Size [My Experience]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Picking the right size of your hiking pack is certainly easier said than done. When I’ve gone hiking for several days in a row, backpack fit made a difference for me.

Your hiking backpack should fit correctly from the top of your hip bones to the top of your shoulder.<\/strong> When adjusted and secured, your backpack hip belt will rest on your hips and the shoulder straps should naturally lye on your shoulders with little to no adjustment needed. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have to loosen or tighten the shoulder straps a lot then you likely have the wrong length backpack. Many newer backpacks have adjustable torso lengths. To fit your backpack just right and find the right size for a day or multiday trip we’ll discuss how to get just the right pack for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Measuring Hiking Backpacks For Best Fit <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Measure Torso Length<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before buying a backpack it’s helpful to measure your torso height. The measurement needed is from the top of your hip bone to the top of your shoulder where the backpack strap will lye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use a tape measure to measure from the top of the hip bone to the shoulder top directly above the hip. This should give you your torso height fairly accurately. It right where the shoulder meets the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At rei.com<\/a> they say to ” Tilt your head forward and feel for the bony bump” and measure the distance between “the imaginary line between” made by the top of both hip bones and the bony bump. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buying a Backpack<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have your measurement you can go look for a backpack. It’s always best to try on a backpack in person, so I recommend going to a store to get the best fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although you might be able to get a great fit when buying a backpack online if you buy an adjustable backpack. One that has adjustable shoulder straps<\/strong> so it will fit your torso length no matter how short or tall you are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then you can use your measurement to raise or lower the shoulder straps to the correct height. If your backpack is not adjustable then you might see labels for backpack size and use that to guide you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Non-Adjustable Torso Backpacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Not all backpacks have adjustable shoulder straps, so the other method you can use is to use your torso measurement and find a backpack that measures close to your torso height. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various brands are sized differently. A short torso would likely do best with a small backpack but it’s best to measure in person the size of the pack to get the best fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backpacks are available in a range of sizes \u2013 both in height and width \u2013 meaning that there\u2019s definitely an ideal one out there for everyone. If you order online, make sure you can return it if the pack doesn’t fit correctly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re particularly tall or large, it might be best for you to buy one in person, so have a chance to avoid the need to return your backpack and wait for a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it doesn\u2019t fit perfectly straight away, double-check that you have adjusted everything correctly. The first thing to fit correctly is the hip belt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adjusting Backpack Hip Belt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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