Sunday, November 20, 2011

Getting A Backpack That Fits Comfortably


!±8± Getting A Backpack That Fits Comfortably

When it comes to getting a backpack that fits comfortably there are something's that you should be considering. Certainly you should be considering what you will actually be using it for and the types of weights you will be carrying within it. However to ensure that you get the best fit possible and so ensure that you have a backpack that is comfortable you need to know just what length your body (torso) is.

Below we will tell you how to work out what your torso length is and other things to ensure that you will need do to ensure that the backpack you use is as comfortable as possible for you once on your back.

The first that you need to do is measure the length of your torso. The only real way this can be done is you get a friend to help. What you need them to do is stand behind you and then measure the length of your torso from the top of your shoulders. They should start at the top of the vertebra which stick out the furthest at the top of spine (known as C7) and then measure down to the hip bone. Now that you have this measurement you can look at the torso specifications provided on each backpack and this will help to ensure that you purchase the one that is within your torso range.

In most cases today the backpacks made by most manufacturers come in frame sizes as follows:-

Extra Small - This is for a person who has a torso length of up to 15.5 inches.

Small - This backpack is for those people who have torso lengths of between 16 and 17.5 inches.

Medium or Regular - This backpack will be for those who have a torso length of between 18 and 19.5 inches.

Large or Tall - This backpack is designed for those people who have a torso length of more than 20 inches.

But as well as measuring the length of your torso you need to worry about your waist size. Certainly most backpacks including the Osprey Atmos 65 come with hip belts which are adjustable and are able to fit different size waists. It is still important that you when on the hip belt feels comfortable.

However for women when it comes to getting a backpack that fits comfortably they have now designed ones which come with much narrower shoulder straps as well as having conically shaped hip belts also. Also the shorter torso length backpacks available are ideal and have been specifically designed to fit women comfortably, but some men who have much narrower frames may well find that these packs fit them and are extremely comfortable.


Getting A Backpack That Fits Comfortably

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