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#158016 - 11/29/11 03:01 PM Need Help Short Torso
oak leaf Offline
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Registered: 10/12/09
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Loc: fl
My old palisade is recyled,Need new pack,Been looking for a new one.But my torso size is 13-15 long,I need at least 4300cuin.What happened to midsize packs?even when you go to 70L size short torso cuts down to 44L?Plus I'm trying to stay under 4.5lbs.Any help would be a blessing.

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#158028 - 11/29/11 05:50 PM Re: Need Help Short Torso [Re: oak leaf]
Rick_D Offline
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Registered: 01/06/02
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Loc: NorCal
Why do you need such a relatively monstrous pack, and how much weight do you need to lug?

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#158035 - 11/29/11 07:40 PM Re: Need Help Short Torso [Re: oak leaf]
Glenn Offline
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Registered: 03/08/06
Posts: 2617
Loc: Ohio
You might look at Granite Gear and Osprey - both have women-specific packs that might have shorter torso lengths. There are fitting guides on both websites.

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#158040 - 11/29/11 08:35 PM Re: Need Help Short Torso [Re: oak leaf]
DJ2 Offline
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Registered: 01/06/02
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Loc: Seattle, WA
The Jansport Scout external frame pack comes pretty close to your specs. It claims to have a torso length as short as 15" and a capacity of 3800 cubic inches.

Capacity could easily be increased by strapping something to the frame.

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#158600 - 12/11/11 08:50 PM Re: Need Help Short Torso [Re: oak leaf]
PDA Offline
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Registered: 10/05/10
Posts: 75
Alps Mountaineering make an adjustable back back pack, The Orizaba which has minimum back length of 13 to 14 inches depending on volume. Weight is under 4 lb.
http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/packs/internal-frame-packs
Good, versatile packs. I have the 60 liter. Only cost $85.


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