Question re: torso length

[wisdom's aspirant]

If you go to a store that sells lots of packs, they should help you measure
your back and find a pack that rests just where it should with straps in the
right place. They should even have sand bags to help you decide how the pack
feels with weight. Then, if you are a tightwad like me, you can go order the
pack from campmor or sierra! :-)
I would rather have a pack that fits exactly right and keeps the weight
where it should be, even if it weighs 2 or 3 pounds more.  If the pack is
pulling down on your shoulders or stressing your spine wrongly, or bruising
your hipbones, it can really turn into a burden.

Deanna
wisdom's aspirant
child of earth
daughter of time


----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda McInnis" <mrfsealahaHOTMAIL.COM>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 12:39 PM
Subject: Question re: torso length


> Hi!
>
> I've been reading the lastest questions/comments about packs, etc.  I am a
> tall woman, 5'9", and therefore need a pack that doesn't fit too
> "shortwaisted".  I currently use a Kelty Redwing, but I feel that may be
too
> heavy for the Camino.  How do you go about measuring torso length?  From
the
> nape of the neck to the waist?  Or the top of the hips? Any advice would
be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Linda
>
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