Backpacker Magazine Gear School: Fit A Backpack Right
August 14th, 2010
Finding out your torso length is half the battle. Backpacker’s Gear editor Kristin Hostetter explains all the strategies to you need to find a good-fitting backpack–from how to simulate a fully-loaded pack, to what to look for in hip belts and shoulder straps. Learn how to find your perfect pack at Gear School – straight from the pages of the March 2007 Gear Guide.
August 14th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Does color play a role in choosing a pack?
Should a beginner hiker get something brightly colored in case of a search party deployment (LOL), or stick with natural/woodsy colors to blend in?
August 14th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Great advice on the getting the waist strap settled first. It makes a huge difference.
August 14th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Thank you for this advice, it’s very handy.
August 14th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
great video, always the most important thing is to get the correct backpack. Great information.
August 14th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
It looks like an ArcTeryx Maia 65
August 14th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
I watched your video ‘Measure Your Torso Length’ because you recommended it. “It’s the most critical thing to know when buying a backpack” you say…
But then I wached this video and you’re not saying anything about torso length, I’m lost…
How do I know my shoulder straps are too high up or too low?
Thanks
August 14th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
thankyou. this is very good advice, very professional. It’s a worthy note that the shops should supply some ‘weight’ to give a real feel to the rucksack as it would be loaded. thanx .
August 14th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Anyone know what pack she was using in the video?
August 14th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
lol how fucking stupid is this, how gay is back packing? what am i a fucking hippie
August 14th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Nothing like travelling light! Wtf would you be carrying in that behemoth? Max I’ll carry is a 35 litre bag, any more and it just ain’t fun.
August 14th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
what if she packs too much and it crushes her titties!!
August 14th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
excellent video .
cheers
August 14th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Some packs are designed especially for women. No not because they are pink, but because of the shape.
I find the best way to be comfortable is to NOT over load it. Take 2/3s of your max comfortable weight. Replace gear with knowledge. “Fill your head, not your backpack.”
August 14th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Viva La Revolucion, Ron Paul 2012!! -TX
August 14th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
backpack tipis are great!
wyominglostandfound
August 15th, 2010 at 12:05 am
Thanks
August 15th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Nice video. Thanks.
August 15th, 2010 at 12:40 am
Backpacking Goddess!
August 15th, 2010 at 1:26 am
i am new to backpacks thier is alot of adjustments you can spend alot of time getting it just right….every backpack fits different …everyone’s body is different thiers no way to give tips …you have to try them all
August 15th, 2010 at 2:20 am
ask Jason Stevenson
August 15th, 2010 at 3:20 am
Great video sweet heart I’m so sorry that people are being so negative toward your good advice on tips while on their hiking adventures in the wildernest. who is perfect please buy all means let me know. hiker Lou. great video.
August 15th, 2010 at 3:44 am
Thank you – good advice.
August 15th, 2010 at 4:07 am
What brand is it?
August 15th, 2010 at 4:47 am
The audio track is TERRIBLE!
Every video this woman does has terrible audio! WTF?!! Doesn’t she get it by now?
August 15th, 2010 at 5:29 am
I find if I pack all my heavy items first so there in the bottom off my pack and my light items up the top,my centre of gravity is lower making it harder to lose balance.