Not me, the pack (torso) measurement ????

Also, try it on with some appropriately weighted stuff sacks inside.

To figure out the pack’s torso size, I suggest the following –

Start your measurement one inch up from the bottom of the hip belt as that is where the belt will likely come to rest on your hip bone.  Then measure up to the shoulder straps.

Voila.

Osprey actually sews tabs into the pack harnesses that list the torso range for that pack, and then the adjustable shoulder harness has corresponding marks.  I will be at work tomorrow and will try to do some measuring for you based on that system, which ought to be a good place to start.   No guarantees that all manufacturers do things the same way.

Denys, it might be helpful if you knew the brand and model of the pack.

Thanks again, All!!

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Oops, sorry, crazy day and no time.  I’ll make a note for later this weekend.

I find that if I buy a pack that is sized according to manufacturer recommendations it hangs too low on my bum.  I am 6′ 210lbs, should be M according to sizing guides but actually hike with size S packs, especially when I haul a heavy load.  The kids in REI try to sell me a large.  Sheesh.

Can’t answer the question in the OP, but I would echo Sam’s advice.  Weigh down the pack to a reasonable weight, put it on, and make sure that it rides high on your hips.  My preference is not to feel the pack on my lower back during such tests.  Things will always slouch down during hiking so if you start slightly high it will come down to where it needs to be.

OK, Denys.  I was able to check some Osprey packs today.  If you use a tape measure along the back of the pack and measure from the top of the shoulder strap yoke down to where the center of the hip belt would extend across your back, that gives an approximate idea of the torso size that the pack is designed for.  I’m not good at drawing pictures on the computer, but if that doesn’t make sense I can try some more words.  Hope that helps.

It will be different for packs with/without load lifters.

Packs with load lifters:

Measure from one inch up from the bottom of the hip belt (as matt said) to one or two inch below load lifters. you want the top of your shoulders between the load lifters and the point where the shoulder straps attach to the pack.

Packs without load lifters

No idea. To me this depends on the size of the pack and i do not know a universal rule.

BIG THANKS, Everybody!  I appreciate the help!!!!

:)

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