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ULA Ohm sizing question

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Hendrik Morkel BPL Member
PostedJul 24, 2009 at 6:09 am

I'm on the verge of ordering a ULA Ohm, but I am not certain about the correct size.

I am 175 cm tall and weigh 63 kg. I have a longer back, and the torso length measurement was 51 cm, which equals 20.08 inch. That's right in between a Size Medium and a Size Large, and I am not sure which one would be the one to take.

Maybe there are ULA Ohm owners here which are of similar height and weight which could give me a hint what would be the wise choice to make. Also, as I am living in Finland ordering both and sending one back is a costly option which I would like to avoid. And finally, I am aware that Brian is injured (and hopefully is getting better already :) and is soon starting the autumn hiking season.

David Ure
PostedJul 24, 2009 at 7:05 am

Go for the large. With the Ohm, once the pack is filled up, there is slight vertical compression as the hoop 'sets' itself against the UL belt. In other words, you would probably lose 1/2" in torso length when the pack is filled.

Hendrik Morkel BPL Member
PostedJul 24, 2009 at 10:13 am

Thanks David. May I ask on which size you decided in the end (I read you had both the M and L backpacks)? What size hipbelt?

David Ure
PostedJul 24, 2009 at 10:31 am

I ended up with a medium but the large would have worked, although maybe not as well. I am a 19.25 torso size. I also went with the large belt for a little more support. Realistically, however, it isn't that large (or that much bigger than the Medium belt). My waist size is a little over 34 (6'1" and 210 lbs).

Hendrik Morkel BPL Member
PostedJul 24, 2009 at 10:52 am

Thanks again David. I went with the Large one, and a Medium belt, though I also could take a Large belt if they don’t have the M in stock. Your comments and the information from the original ULA Ohm thread helped me decide on the correct size. Now is for hoping that it gets sent today :D

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