Jenifer from United States, TX Public Profile

This appears to be a really well made pack with great features and attention to detail. However, I think the reason that the XS and Small are the only sizes left (on Campsaver and elsewhere) is because the sizing is inconsistent with the size chart. I have a 17" torso, I'm 5'3" and 100lbs, and I'm having to try a medium. If you order within your torso range, you may find that the straps pull back on your shoulders and the load lifters can not function because the frame is not long enough. Ideally, the distance between the shoulder straps and the hipbelt should be long enough to prevent the shoulders from bearing the weight (on a Small, this distance is between 12" and 16", putting the hipbelt way too high.) The load lifters should cinch up and away from the shoulder strap at about 45 degrees to bring the pack flush against your back. If the frame is too short, the load lifters never make it past your C7 vertebrate, and the burden will stay on your shoulders (ouch).