From: Tom Foss (tomfoss@usa.net)
Date: Wed Mar 06 2002 - 10:09:42 CST
We have had very good luck in our troop with the various packs in the
Gregory brand. The models differ by sack size, but most importantly,
the packs, straps, and hip belts all come in three sizes -- S, M, L. If
you go to a good outfitter, they should be able to fit you properly
using a combination of components. Check the REI website (www.rei.com)
for details -- look under 'extended backpacking'
The bad new is, they expensive -- $250+
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com] On
Behalf Of Del Rockwell
Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 10:40 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Backpacks
My son is similar. He is just now wearing size 12 jeans. We
ended up with a Kelty Yukon. The Jansport Scout just didn't fit as
well on him. Even the Yukon has to have the hip belt as tight as it
will go. Last year when he started with it, he needed some duct
taped foam rubber pads on the inside also.
I think the Kelty Coyote Jr. is smaller. It fits down to a torso length
of 10". But it's internal and small for an internal. Only 2850 cubes.
I don't know if that would fit a 0 degree bag and everything else for
winter camping.
Del
> 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
> > ------------------
> >
> > 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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