Originally Posted By Tye
Looking at packs on the main vendor sites. I am 5'4" tall and 140lbs with a pants size of 32" (or 31" summertime). Should I just be looking at the youth packs? Also, where should I measure for torso length? From where my belt goes to just under my adam's apple is 19".

Oh, and I just turned 36, so I don't think I'll hit a growth spurt. Well, at least in height anyway.



None of those measurements will help you with pack size. You need to measure from the 7th vertebrae to the iliac crest. Go to the local outfitters and have them take the measurement, or follow the instructions at McHale's website.
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