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Short Torso Pack Recommendations
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Last year, about this time, I posted a message about trying to replace my old Mountainsmith Bugaboo pack with a new pack. Well, last year, I could not find a pack that worked for my short torso, so I had to do another year of repairs on my old pack, which is definitely showing it's heavy use over the years. I'll try again this year. I am looking for a pack that would fit a short torso (14-15 inches) and have a capacity of 2000 to 2500 cubic inches or about 35 liters. I would prefer a panel loader but a top loader with a long side access zip is OK. The fabric has to be strong enough for tree skiing. The Gregory Ekko in the extra small-small fits, but the capacity is too small. The various Arc'Teryx have a good capacity but unfortunately ALL of them are too long. I tried a Osprey Switch 40, but there were aspects of the design and features that I did not like, especially for the price. I recently tried on a Deuter Guide 35+10 and it seemed to be the best fit that I have found so far even though it was a "one-size only" pack. I also liked it's design (top loader with a full side zip) and features (ski mounts, lots of other external tie points, snow skirt). Soo..., the 2 questions a 1) What are your recommendations for a short torso (14-15 inches) pack with a 2000 to 2500 cubic inch capacity? 2) What do you know about the Deuter Guide 35+ (and Deuter Explorer 35+), in particular it's fit |
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"Steve H" wrote in message ... To All: Last year, about this time, I posted a message about trying to replace my old Mountainsmith Bugaboo pack with a new pack. Well, last year, I could not find a pack that worked for my short torso, so I had to do another year of repairs on my old pack, which is definitely showing it's heavy use over the years. I'll try again this year. I am looking for a pack that would fit a short torso (14-15 inches) and have a capacity of 2000 to 2500 cubic inches or about 35 liters. I would prefer a panel loader but a top loader with a long side access zip is OK. The fabric has to be strong enough for tree skiing. The Gregory Ekko in the extra small-small fits, but the capacity is too small. The various Arc'Teryx have a good capacity but unfortunately ALL of them are too long. I tried a Osprey Switch 40, but there were aspects of the design and features that I did not like, especially for the price. I recently tried on a Deuter Guide 35+10 and it seemed to be the best fit that I have found so far even though it was a "one-size only" pack. I also liked it's design (top loader with a full side zip) and features (ski mounts, lots of other external tie points, snow skirt). Soo..., the 2 questions a 1) What are your recommendations for a short torso (14-15 inches) pack with a 2000 to 2500 cubic inch capacity? 2) What do you know about the Deuter Guide 35+ (and Deuter Explorer 35+), in particular it's fit Talk to Randy who makes Cold Cold World packs. http://www.coldcoldworldpacks.com |
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