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Virtual Pack Frames: 20″ pad in 22″ pack?

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May 20, 2005 at 5:21 pm #1216166

nathan matthews
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Locale: Bay Area

Continuing to figure out my UL kit for my 6’6″ body.
I’m currently experimenting with a Granite Gear Virga. I like it, but the shoulder straps attach just above the edge of my rolled pad, and the load lifter straps attach well above the edge of the frame. So far, this has meant that the pack looses rigidity: the straps pull and bend the pack, allowing the frame and weight to fall away from my spine.

How do other folks with larger frameless packs construct a frame? Use a wider (25″?) pad? Pack carefully so gear forms the last few inches of the frame? Fold the pad some other way?

Thanks, Nathan
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