From: Sharon G. Moneysmith R.Ph. (moneysmith1@bright.net)
Date: Wed Mar 06 2002 - 08:53:23 CST
I'm running into a similar problem with my small son. He's 5-4 but only 95
pounds. Having trouble finding a pack that is well constructed, Padded
waist strap,
That has a small enough strap to fit around his hips--any suggestions?
Thanks
Sharon
----- OrigIinal Message -----
From: "Signe Rogers" <HikinMama@iglide.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Backpacks
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Del Rockwell" <drockwell@voyager.net>
> > I have had the Red Cloud for a few years and really love it. If you
> > are interested in an internal, this is a great one with as much room
> > as anyone should need. I just wish I had gotten it at that price!
> > Del
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>
> I want to comment about backpacks for women. Be careful. Especially if
> you are purchasing an internal, because this type of pack is meant to 'be
> one' with the wearer and conform more to your body. Be sure you check
pack
> dimensions, not only the recommended length, but width as well. Most
packs
> are built to fit the 'average' male back.
>
> I am short & stout with a small frame. The Red Cloud was my first pack &
> never fit me well - was way too wide for me. I made it work for 2 treks
and
> near the end of the 2nd one I vowed it would be the last with that pack.
> When we were at Harlan around day 9, I would have gladly offered my pack
for
> the souveniour shotgun blast had it not been for the fact that I still
> needed to carry stuff in it for a day or two.....I learned some lessons
the
> hard way. The Red Cloud does have almost infinite adjustment points, but
> the whole thing was plain & simply too big & wide to be comfortable for
me.
> Especially when loaded - it felt like a tank on my back. Red Cloud is a
> very good pack for a lot of people, so if you are an average - larger
sized
> male, I'd not hesitate to say go for it!
>
> It is equally as important for men to have a proper fitting pack, but
> especially thru mail-order I think this is more likely accomplished if you
> know your vital statistics & those of the pack you are purchasing. If a
> pack is specifically designed for women, then I think it usually fits
better
> as well based upon what I've heard from other women. Not to say a
> non-specific woman's pack won't fit well, it can; you just have to be
> careful.
>
> Signe Rogers
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