Daypacks for tall individuals

Most daypacks do not have a variable back length system. Some full backpacks do.

For a daypack, about all you can do is to lengthen out the shoulder straps (done at the adjusters in front). That drops the top of the pack bag down lower on your back. Then the waist belt goes around your waist. The shoulder strap adjusters can be moved again to lower the waist belt so that it rides on top of your hip bones.

The waist belt is neither supposed to squeeze around the waist nor is it supposed to squeeze around the hips. Instead, it rides on top of the hip bones, and they prevent it from sliding down too low.

If your torso and back is freakishly long, then you could have some extra custom length added to the shoulder straps.

–B.G.–

come in legnths. talon, stratos, kesrel ect.

The thing is, my back/torso is not freakishly long–I'm not freakishly tall. It's just that daypacks are freakishly short ;)

I'm not looking for an adjustable length daypack. Just one the fits me "normally".

Some brands of daypacks come in three sizes, S,M,L, and the Large is usually a longer torso, and — critically for me — longer shoulder straps. The longer torso will put the hip belt where you need it.

I have a GoLite 24 pack in a Large, and an Osprey Kestrel 32, in M/L (only two sizes, but adjustable torso.) Both work well on me, 6-2 and 210.

If you're just looking at "bookbags" like TNF and others, you're outta luck.

ULA packs fit my 21.5" torso well. A CDT maybe?

I have the same problem. day bags tend to be to short, or if they are long enough they get bigger everywhere and become day and a half huge bags. I want a small long bag.

Look for brands that have sizes, try osprey and golite as examples

their packs come in various sizes, I'm 6'3 and I have daypacks by those two brands and they fit great.

What sort of daypack are you looking for? Lots of pockets/organisation or just a sack? I'm rather keen on my golite ion

I've got the exact same problem- I'm 5'11" and gane a torso length of 21". Most day packs would have their hipbelts come across above my belly button.

My solution, for now, is the GoLite Peak. I also considered Osprey Kestrel 28 and 38 and Talon. It is an imperfect solution, but so far it is working well for me. I like the comPACKtor system, ventilated mesh backpanel, Dyeema, and pocket configuration. The angle if attachment for the shoulder straps leave something to be desired.

I used to use a Duluth Pack Wanderer, but that was never an optimal solutuon.

Longer shoulder straps simply don't cut it by themselves. Doesn't feel right or sit well.

I have a long torso, and I ended up using one of the smaller Golite packs as a daypack. The belt's just right, and is comfortable when I'm loaded with a gallon of berries.

I picked this brand because it was the only one I tried on for this purpose that I liked. I have a thing against buying sight unseen.

I have a 21 inch torso and am 6'3". I use REI's Flash 18. Fits great not only on myself but also my wife and daughter who are only 5'2".

It's just a simple rucksack that comes in at 10 ounces but works for me. $29.50.

see if you can find a GoLite Ion in Large- it will fit :)

+1 on the Flash 18. Great for carrying water and some other small items to include rain gear. No waist belt needed.

I'm 6-2 with 20" torso using an Osprey DayLite. Like the upright fit with just enough back panel for comfort and retain shape. I don't want a stuff sack type pack. Two side pockets are big & tough and deep enough to hold water bottles and other things secure. Unpadded waist and sturnum hold the pack solid for trail or training runs. Small top zippered pocket. Large zipped main. A crossed bunge on back. 2 compression straps. 750 ci, 17oz. about $50. Pics and specs at ospreypacks.com/packs/addons

Yes, if you can stumble across a large Ion it'd be perfect. I'm 6'2" and love mine. I also have a Mountain Hardware Scrambler and I find it to be slightly more versatile than the Ion but at a slight weight penalty for the 1st generation of the pack. The second generation is more daypack than peak bag so you might like it. You should be able to find one to look at if you go to REI and the like. On the plus side you can check the Ospreys out there too.

Look at the Granite Gear Vapor Day. It comes in a tall Torso which is 21"-25" It's the longest one I could find. I ordered one and will post what I find out.

I've had a Vapor Day for a while, and like it. For me, it's pretty much winter only, as the backpanel insulates way to well for summer.

The Kelty Redwing will probably fit you in size large. It's more of a small overnight pack but it's the right size.

I just have a question. I guess lengthening the straps isn't what you're looking for,so do want a pack where the strap connects to the pack right at shoulder hieght?
I'm trying to understand the dynamics of why it's too short.

Thanks.

Zpacks Zero can be a customized day pack and you can select the torso length that fits you. That's one of the free options.

Choose the volume, options, torso length and you'll likely get a daypack for less than 6 ounces.

Speaking for myself, it just feels wrong. You either need to have the shoulder straps loose enough to put the weight around the small of your back and the pack flops around insecurely and the thin webbing is cutting into your shoulders -or- you've got the shoulder straps cinched up as designed and the pack is bouncing around on your upper back. Either way, it just doesn't feel right. May seem trivial, but it drives me nuts.

I've used a Deuter ACT Trail 32 for my long torso. Not exactly light and kind of high volume for a daypack but it fit well. Hope you find a solution.