Backpack Sizing - Framed Pack
Torso Height:
To measure your torso height, you will need the help of a friend and a string or cloth tape measure.
The position you like your belt to sit makes a huge difference. Some people put their belt below their pelvic crest on their hips, others wear it on their pelvic crest, or above it depending on their body shape.
To ensure you lock in the perfect fit, we suggest putting a belt on over your clothes in the spot where you’d like it to ride. Start your measurement at the center of the belt where it meets your spine.
Lower your chin towards your chest. This will cause the C7 vertebrae to protrude at the base of your neck. The C7 vertebrae will mark the top of your torso height measurement.
Using the string or cloth tape measure, follow the curve of your spine up from the center of your belt to your C7 vertebrae. This measurement is your torso height.
Most adults fit our medium adjustment range. If in doubt try a medium. Make sure to load up the pack when trying it on. Exchanges are ok.
Belt Size:
The padded portion of the belt is 1" shorter than the listed minimum adjustment. For example a "Medium (30-35 inches)" belt has padding which measures about 29" tip to tip, and has a minimum adjustment circumference of 30". It is the recommended size if your actual measurement is up to 35". The webbing extends further for adjustment.
To measure your belt size, pull a string or cloth tape measure tight around the spot you’d like your belt to ride. Choose a belt with a minimum adjustment of a couple inches smaller than your actual waist measurement. This will leave room for you to tighten down the belt if you lose a little weight on trail.
The belts on our Arc backpacks are removable and interchangeable. This gives you the ability to switch the belt out if your waist size changes or if you order the incorrect size by mistake.
Shoulder Straps:
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Standard Straps Comfy 2.75" wide contoured shoulder straps made with 3/8" closed cell foam and 3D mesh on the underside for cushion and breathability. The straps have a daisy chain for clipping on items like our popular shoulder pouches, shoulder pouches w/ zipper, water bottle sleeves. An adjustable position sternum strap is included, as well as load lifter straps to help pull the backpack in over your shoulders. |
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Small/Women's Straps |
