How to Fit Your Backpack | Gregory Mountain Products
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2019
- This isn't a normal backpack fit video. We're not going to use a fit jig or a tape measure.
We're going show you how your pack should look and feel so you have a more comfortable experience on the trail.
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For more information on how to fit your backpack, check out this page: www.gregorypacks.com/fit-and-s...
Have more questions? Shoot us an email at social@gregorypacks.com or call us at 877-477-4292.
This is the best pack fitting video I've ever seen.
Thanks, John!
This is the best pack fitting video I've ever seen. For years I had this idea that there was one 'magic fit' that you were trying to achieve with the hip belt, shoulder straps, and load lifters, and once you found it you should NEVER change anything. It was the holy grail of pack fitting....the backpacking equivalent of Hulk Hogan's moustache, that could be glimpsed only at certain times, and soon faded from view, not to be seen for ages. Now I realize that pack fitting is something that you do throughout a day's walking.
Love my Gregory packs, my 1999 Reality has been on archaeology projects starting in Greece in '99, UK, Sweden, Jamaica, Bermuda, Cyprus, throughout U.S., then Greece again in 2019! Two decades of hard use, being crammed full of smelly, often wet, gear, and still going strong. But now replaced by my new Zulu 40, heading to Greece as soon as we all get past this pandemic. Stay home, stay healthy, work on your gear! Gregory is the best.
Thanks for dropping by and spreading some love. 🤟🏽
Thanks, I never had a fancy backpack so this video was a great start.
I buy 95% of my camping gear online but this convinced me I need to go try on a bunch of packs in a store before picking one. Thanks!
Good info, Max is the best!
Can’t wait for the Unlikely Hikers plus size packs to be available!! I’ve never wanted to preorder something more!!
We can't wait either! So soon.
This helped me to properly fit my Baltoro 75 without having to go to REI. Thanks!
Excellent! I also find that if I hike with my head looking up instead of down on the trail the base of my neck and shoulders do not fatigue as much as when looking down while hiking.
Great tip!
Funny and informative! Thanks!
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Laughed so much when you asked the doggie that question 😂 so cute
it wasn't that funny
Thanks!
Great video! Hips don’t lie 😂
2023 😁 just got my Amber 65L Plus Size today! I'm so excited, but I'm guessing it will fit properly once fully packed???
I always put whipped cream in my coffee ☕️ ❤️ Yummy!!!! 😆
I still have to use my Baltoro Pro!!🥾
You guys are so funny and cute. I want to backpack with you. Concise af, most importantly. You guys are what utoob is made for.
Lauren's hips are shaped so much better than James' hips. Great video!
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great vid! I have a men’s paragon 58 in sm/m, how does the adjustable torso length markings match up to the measurements I have taken for my torso? I tried both extremes and the middle and still don’t have a good feel for where to set it. Similar to Sang’s question, is there a place to measure on the pack to adjust to to my measured torso length?
I have a long torso for my height at just over 19” and went with the smaller size due to a very small waist that has issues with a bigger hip belt. miss the more modular hip belt system of the previous generation
You should really be in a MD/LG, but then it sounds like the hip belts might not fit you properly. If you set the harness to the upper most adjustment, you should get close to a 19” torso length (18.5”). Our product team suggested that you set the length to it’s highest point, take a photo of you wearing the pack (with some weight) from a side view, and send to it to us at social@gregorypacks.com. We can get a better idea of how it’s fitting and make any further recommendations from there. Hope this helps!
HI! I was wondering which backpack that blue one is?? I'm small and petite with a similar body type! I've been searching for the right size bag that won't be too big on me. Do you have recommendations for the liter size I should get for weekend camp trips? Thanks for this video, it helped a lot!
Hey Jamie! She is wearing a Deva pack in this video. This is in our premium backpacking collection. You might want to take a look at our Jade and Maven collections. These are also designed to work with different frames and body types.
This is exactly what I needed to find out! My torso measures 18", so either a small or medium. I got medium to leave space for cold trips when I'm wearing more layers. Does anyone put iron/sew on patches on their packs? I figure it's the rain cover that makes them waterproof, so a few holes from sewing on a patch won't matter. Thanks!
Hey Valerie! Happy you were able to use this video to help with your fitting. Just a note that, the pack size should be the same even with layers (we generally recommend that people size down rather than up) Depending on the pack you have you can usually adjust the backpanel between small and medium to best customize to your body! Happy Trails!
Great video! Question, I have a Gregory Denali 75 liter pack but the hip belt (large) is a little two big, if I cinch the straps to the max it's still a little loose. Can I adjust the hip belt further somehow? Or do I need to replace it with a smaller size? Thanks for any advice.
We'd recommend replacing the backpack with a size that fits you better.
Sweet! I just bought the Gregory Stout 65 and had some problems adjusting it correctly. This video helped immensely.
I feel like the torso adjustment is a bit weird tho. Using the guide on the website I should have a medium length (measures about 49 cm) but a small seems to fit me better with the strops.
Am I just doing it wrong?
Hey There! Which part of the pack isn't fitting you best? (shoulder harness, torso, hips?) Our fit page on the website should help you adjust the straps if you are having some problems there. www.gregorypacks.com/fit-and-sizing.html Holler if you need anymore help!
@@GregoryPacks1977 Hi. I measure my torso length to be around 48-50 cm so it should be either a Medium or Large. I feel like the shoulder straps are digging a bit into my trapezius. I suspect that it is because the straps are "going in" too close to my shoulders. How should I adjust it?
@@justmystuff628 Hey: Did you take a look at our website on our fit and sizing page? There are some helpful diagrams to help you to adjust your pack and straps to help you be most comfortable. Take a look here and see if this can help you! www.gregorypacks.com/fit-and-sizing.html
@@GregoryPacks1977 Yeah I did. That's where I got the sizing from :)
Should I go larger or smaller if the shoulder straps are going into my trapz?
@@justmystuff628 We'd recommend adjusting the torso and straps until it feels comfortable to wear and walk around with. It is possible that you are between two sizes so if the small feels uncomfortable, go a bit bigger and see if that helps!
Tip #4: If you carry a large doggo in your arms, you can counter-balance the weight of a heavy backpack.
I bought a Small Jade 53 for my daughter because she has an extremely short torso, though she is the same height as me - 5'6". My medium was too long on her (the straps stuck up off her shoulders as in the illustration in the video of Lauren wearing a pack too large for her). However, while the small fit great in the length of the pack itself, the shoulder straps were much too short (they did not wrap all the way around her shoulder and were too narrowly spaced together as well). What would you recommend?
Hi There! Are you able to message us on Instagram or FB so we can get some additional info and photos to take a look at the fitting?
What if I am between sizes? I tried an XS/S in REI (they didn't have S/M) and my torso is 18" which is the max measurement of the XS/S. The shoulder straps were a little too close to the base of my neck and rubbed my skin there. I wonder if the bigger size S/M would be a better fit? But I worry that it might be too big? the S/M fits 16-20 which I fall right in the middle. I had to extend the padding of the hip belt a bit as well to feel more comfortable on my hip bone with the XS/S. Any advice is welcome!
We definitely recommend going with the S/M.
Lauren! 😉🔥
Great video! I'm trying to figure out if my current pack fits me well.
Q1
You guys described how to measure my torso which I followed. But what do I do with that information? For example, do I then measure my current pack and see if it matches? From which points on my current pack do I measure between to match my torso?
Q2
About the hip belt placement. The video says 1 inch above the hip. But what part of the hip belt is 1 inch above the hips? I'm guessing the bottom of the hip belt is 1 inch above my hips? Is that right?
Hi Sang! Happy you enjoyed the video. Have you gone to our website and taken a look at our pack fitting chart? I think that should help answer both of your questions (there are helpful examples of how it should be fitting on you and how to measure! www.gregorypacks.com/fit-and-sizing.html
hi my torso size is 48cm İt looks both SM AND ML does fit me But which size would you recommend me before purchase?
Hey Elvin! Thanks for the message here - we are chatting with you about this on another social platform but wanted to drop a note here too in case anyone else has this same question. We typically recommend going with the smaller size vs bigger size when you are in-between or on the cusp.
If I have 18'' torso and already have Zulu 65 S/M and back panel adjusted on M line, should I go for S or M in Optic 48 model? Uh, I am always between sizes XD
Great question! We always recommend going down a size when between two sizes. So in this case if you are right on the cusp, we would say you should go with the S torso sizing. Hope this helps!
@@GregoryPacks1977 thanks a lot! By the way Zulu is my most comfortable backpack so far!
Will the hip belt pouches move?
Hey There! adjusting the waist belt will not change the placement of the hip belts.
So as a 6 foot tall woman, do you make packs long enough for me? I have been measured at REI and they gave me a men's long. This video mentions how women's and men's packs fit the hips differently...so just checking.
We recommend going for the right torso size versus gender fit. So if REI told you to go with a men's pack, then that's what we would recommend.
@@GregoryPacks1977 Thanks so much! 👍
I just got measured and the person told me the hip belt should be centered over the center of my hips. You are saying the bottom of the hip belt should hit the top of my hip? Could anyone clarify? Thanks
Technically, the top of the hipbelt should sit 1” above your iliac crest (hip bone), so a bit above the top. This is assuming the bag has a full belt like a large-liter backpacking pack. The fit may vary with smaller daypacks. Hope this helps! For more info click here: www.gregorypacks.com/fit-and-sizing.html
why is she so pretty?
He's prettier than her
Too bad Gregory doesn't answer email questions...
Hi Juan!
Here at Gregory, we pride ourselves on having excellent customer support. If you fill out this form on our website, our team will get back to you shortly. www.gregorypacks.com/contact-us
Thanks and have a great day!
Men and women are shaped differently??? I find that offensive!
Hey there! We are sorry to hear that this statement has offended you. The same way clothing is designed to best accommodate many different body shapes (wide vs narrow hips, broad vs narrow shoulders) we try to do the same with our packs so that we can best tailor a product that can accommodate these differences. Of course we definitely encourage anyone to purchase whichever pack fits their body best, we design "gender specific" packs to best cater to these differing shapes.
@@GregoryPacks1977 Bro, it's a joke. I understand sexual dimorphism.
@@shenlonggohan Heard! Just better to err on the side of caution you know?
Veeery funny! And informative. Thanks!
Happy you enjoyed!