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skiing backpack for small women
Hello experts on backcountry grear!
I've been looking for about a year for a ski-pack that would fit a woman like me (4'11") with a tiny torso. The closest I have come so far to finding the pack of my dreams is a Life-Link "Boundry" pack (that i have stolen from someone and now have to give back). Do any of the super-cool backcountry girls out there have any other ideas? (the boys can have ideas, too, but remember that im a dwarf!) Thanks -- Lynnie Rudner Thali Lab -- Research Technician III UVM-Department of Microbiology and Mol. Genetics 318 Stafford Hall 95 Carrigan Drive Burlington, Vermont 05405 Tel: 802 656 1161 Fax: 802 656 8749 |
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In article , lynnie rudner wrote: Hello experts on backcountry grear! I've been looking for about a year for a ski-pack that would fit a woman like me (4'11") with a tiny torso. The closest I have come so far to finding the pack of my dreams is a Life-Link "Boundry" pack (that i have stolen from someone and now have to give back). Do any of the super-cool backcountry girls out there have any other ideas? (the boys can have ideas, too, but remember that im a dwarf!) _ You might look into "hydration packs" some of them are quite short. They probably don't have enough volume though. The Lowe Durango is pretty short. I've been using it as a chairlift pack since I can carry it high enough to not hit the back of the chair. _ I recently got a Vaude pack for my 3 year old daughter. For her it's a full blown packpack, but was designed as a "hydration pack". It has these very cool adjustable straps that adjust on both ends. They make a bunch of overdesigned hydration packs that might fit your bill. Check out this site: http://knradventuregear.com/vaude_packs/impulse.htm _ I'm guessing you're going to have to start with a frame that fits and do some customization. Actually, as I look at that page some more it looks like some of the larger VauDe packs might work for you as well. This one features the same adjustable strap system. http://knradventuregear.com/vaude_packs/asymm50.htm _ Good Luck! _ Booker C. Bense P.S. Any snow yet? -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBP6J4OGTWTAjn5N/lAQHKjAP+MMtxAPvMN1cCR6xispCgc2HJvS/r+LsO IvGONLP6MJipUAMD1cDFao4aDeouCYD6kSfkKH4wyKQtG9ngyC XEZLZbMIfKEKWE YQBtmadTzsXaxPFkYD7A2C1sepeEeuGTO0ksmW6oRFWogbeH7L TzjmaNJWWPJh15 4Xe59aoCcP0= =ze5v -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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thanks for the note. im hoping to find one on which i can also carry my
skis... otherwise the ones that you are talking about would be great! and yes, weve had some snow out here, last week, but this week was warn (50-60) so its gone now. next week we should be back in the game, though! lynnie |
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On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 09:06:39 -0500, "lynnie rudner"
wrote: Hello experts on backcountry grear! I've been looking for about a year for a ski-pack that would fit a woman like me (4'11") with a tiny torso. The closest I have come so far to finding the pack of my dreams is a Life-Link "Boundry" pack (that i have stolen from someone and now have to give back). Do any of the super-cool backcountry girls out there have any other ideas? (the boys can have ideas, too, but remember that im a dwarf!) If you haven't discovered Climb High's nearby retail shop yet, check them out. Besdies the obvious climbing gear, they have a decent selection of BC ski gear: Climb High Retail Store 2438 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT 05482 (802) 985-5055 http://www.climbhigh.com/store.html The Mammut Cervin may work for you. If you don't mind slipping over the border, Mountain Equipment Coop now has a shop in Montreal. They would have a large number of choices for you. www.mec.ca The Arc'Teryx M30 DayPack in the short length may suit your needs. Over to North Conway, stop in at International Mountain Equipment or Ragged Mountain Equipment for BC gear and accessories. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) ------------------------------------------------ at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom |
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In article , lynnie rudner wrote: thanks for the note. im hoping to find one on which i can also carry my skis... otherwise the ones that you are talking about would be great! - - You could carry skis on the larger one. They also make a hydration pack that has a fairly stiff nylon frame (Airback ?) that could serve as a good base. Carrying skis is just a matter of sewing on the rubber strap supports in the right place and getting some Voile straps. _ You might also check out the BackCountry Access packs. The Stash is fairly short to be chairlift friendly. It has as good a ski carry system as you'll find in a pack that small. http://www.bcaccess.com/ and yes, weve had some snow out here, last week, but this week was warn (50-60) so its gone now. next week we should be back in the game, though! _ Cool, I'm headed back to NH for Xmas and I really want some snow. _ Booker C. Bense -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBP6Ks/2TWTAjn5N/lAQEMBgQApHaH0B7z8Y62nqeqL1kBSAmB921aganC GZYkvaKh1cvHUFmbmRm4Z7eY3HurKjCXTFi6syYu///or3ZKyi/PXBqb2yvhitzH W6BKoWD3N/JanauEEs87mpKILHtMPXupsvOrNLb0Q7xf+R2bNHgRRY1/S6/z52S6 +1CdC2ri8oo= =rqDk -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 18:42:11 +0000 (UTC),
bbense+rec.skiing.backcountry.Oct.31.03@telemark. slac.stanford.edu wrote: _ Cool, I'm headed back to NH for Xmas and I really want some snow. _ Booker C. Bense We've put the order in. For groomed areas, no problem, they will have plenty on the slopes then most likely. For BC, higher altitudes are likely snow covered by then, alternately higher latitudes such as north of the Whites. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) ------------------------------------------------ at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom |
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In article , lynnie rudner wrote: thanks for the note. im hoping to find one on which i can also carry my skis... otherwise the ones that you are talking about would be great! - - If this pack would fit you, then this is a pretty good deal and it's a great pack. http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...ry_rn=22000113 The torso length of the small is 16-19, so that might work for you. There's a good video of packing fitting here http://www.mickiesplace.com/ArcteryxBackpacks.htm The torso length is basically from your hip bones to the bump on your spine on the back of your neck. Good Luck! _ Booker C. Bense -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBP6LGV2TWTAjn5N/lAQF1WAQAnwp/7vepL8/aCpvdo2gQJSY2w4VZErg0 W9CwaC7IxetlXtkXAA/FuWURN+sXz2+RLsspfy0y846fj9a3xfoUn83gopzrzUbv UQQlpaoF7yy+TfbBLf51vUVqjra9AfskL9q/dNlRUQCLsxW08A19SQBlQljHl8bA Ck4gQ+TbIWA= =IqEY -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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In article , bbense+rec.skiing.backcountry.Oct.31.03@telemark. slac.stanford.edu wrote: In article , lynnie rudner wrote: thanks for the note. im hoping to find one on which i can also carry my skis... otherwise the ones that you are talking about would be great! - - If this pack would fit you, then this is a pretty good deal and it's a great pack. http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...ry_rn=22000113 The torso length of the small is 16-19, so that might work for you. There's a good video of packing fitting here _ Found another one that might be just what you're looking for. It's got the FLASH straps and is big enough for BC skiing. With the AreoFlex back it should carry ski's pretty well, you'll need to sew on a couple strap support patches to carry skis. http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...ry_rn=22000113 _ Booker C. Bense -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBP6LwqWTWTAjn5N/lAQFiAgQAr58cxQEzcMNyBIzO18Ms3Ky/heiWbbQu kFb0XFtrKKtnvKEjlvzavSjA6o4AWbEHtVq75ESmdW2trG+jRW 2N2rdoCNBffldO s5j22fxaK5+V6T411XbGxb5hsR+3Ho8DEzcBwv+C/KLKaV/LVD3C+piZOYigCRPF irMRUI1VcnE= =5EMQ -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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If you don't mind generic, LL Bean has a nice assortment of well made day
packs. They have a lot of models for teens and kids which may fit you ok. I use one as an all purpose year round pack. gr "lynnie rudner" wrote in message ... Hello experts on backcountry grear! I've been looking for about a year for a ski-pack that would fit a woman like me (4'11") with a tiny torso. The closest I have come so far to finding the pack of my dreams is a Life-Link "Boundry" pack (that i have stolen from someone and now have to give back). Do any of the super-cool backcountry girls out there have any other ideas? (the boys can have ideas, too, but remember that im a dwarf!) Thanks -- Lynnie Rudner Thali Lab -- Research Technician III UVM-Department of Microbiology and Mol. Genetics 318 Stafford Hall 95 Carrigan Drive Burlington, Vermont 05405 Tel: 802 656 1161 Fax: 802 656 8749 |
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thanks everyone for some great advice.
I actually was at MEC in Montreal yesterday (though we did drive around about 5 times to find the place... i need to work on understanding that "SUD" can sometimes mean North in Montreal. Anyway, you are right -- they have a great assortment of packs and I tried on about a million. I think I may have found a couple that fit, but I didnt want to commit yesterday because there were a couple more I wanted to try stateside. I suppose I should just bite the bullet, but I'll probably check out a couple at Ragged or LLBean in the next couple of weeks. So thanks everyone for the great advice Lynnie |
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