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Sean Fletcher
PostedJul 1, 2013 at 8:12 pm

I've been having this problem for a while regarding the Golite Jam. I ordered the 2012 model last year in a size L. My torso is 20" and according to their chart that should fit me.
However, Every time I wear it the backpack sags a little too low and the hip belt has to be tightened all the way for it to fit snugly. I can't tighten it any more.
Has anybody else had a problem with Golite's sizing? Would it be worth investing in a size medium even though they claim that I would fit a large?

Thanks in advance!

Sean

Luke Schmidt BPL Member
PostedJul 1, 2013 at 9:46 pm

I'm not sure a medium is what you want. With a 20 inch torso the medium is probably going to be too short. So even if the hipbelt fits the torso will be too short and you'll have most of the weight on your shoulders.

You aren't the only one who's had that complaint about the newer Jams. If you're handy with a sewing machine you could probably mod it and make it work.

Jeffs Eleven BPL Member
PostedJul 1, 2013 at 10:04 pm

I don't know golite and I'm at the bar so take it for what its worth- maybe as a frameless pack its collapsing and feeling short

David Chenault BPL Member
PostedJul 2, 2013 at 6:43 am

Sean, I would not go with a medium. The large 2012 Jam is a bit short for a 20" torso, a medium will be unusable.

If you need another inch or so of tightening in the belt, you can sew one side of the buckle fixed a few inches in on the hipbelt.

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