How to Fit a Backpacking Pack || REI

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When you’re looking for the right backpacking pack, nothing is more important than fit. In this video, Katie and Miranda walk you through the process of measuring your torso to find the right size pack, then they show you how to fine-tune the straps to make sure it fits like a glove. If you still have questions after you check it out, you can head to your local REI to get fit by an expert.

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This is why i LOVE REI IN CARY, NC i became a member and man i got a backpack fitting and never knew how much thought i have to put into a pack. They helped me a lot. Good shhtufff REI

jerseyltd

Army vet here, getting back into hiking after a number of years. Seems like things are really different with modern civilian packs. Our ALICE packs were one size only and we ran the kidney belt back through itself to get it out of the way (didn't use it). I bet this is way more comfortable to lug around with a proper fit!

IanCaine

Great vid, especially the part about loosening the hip belt before unbuckling. One more note. The rear stabilizers (small straps from pack to the belt) should be loosened fully before fastening the hip belt, then pulled snug as the very last step. If they're too tight when you're putting on the hip belt, they can kink the hip belt causing a stress concentration. If they're not snugged up at the end, the pack wobbles back and forth more as you walk, especially if the wight is carried low in the pack.

timturkstra

You forgot to mention the strap at the back of your hipbelt, such an underappreciated strap. I toy around with that strap on the go to distribute the load differently as terrain changes, or take a bit of load off my shoulders for a wee bit should I want to. I love the fine-tuning it offers

HerrFinsternis

Thank you! Sometimes i forget what is first to pull or tug. So it’s great to brush up!

corinaalmaguer

For men with active builds (i.e. no hip curve) or even men with larger bellies (inverse hip curve), trying to carry 80% of your weight on your hips is going to require your waist belt to be so tight you will have significant skin abrasion at the end of any longer hiking day. Best technique for these people is to start the day with 50-75% of weight on the hips, then adjust the pack throughout the day, carrying more weight on the shoulders at various times, back to the hips, back to the shoulders, switching whenever you start to feel noticeable discomfort. You can also look into dropping base weight by making careful choices about what not to bring, and investing over time in DCF gear and other ultralight alternatives. If you can get your base weight down into the 15lb range, you probably won't have to worry very much about how you carry your weight as your pack won't weigh much over 25 lbs fully loaded.

backpacker

Made it look so simple, very easy to understand, picked up a couple of pointers, A big thanks for sharing 😃👍

clifficus

Aww, wasn’t expecting to see Miranda here! :) planning on going on my first backpacking trip with my partner this weekend (technically my second trip, but first with my own gear). Helpful video!

holaa.lauraa

I've learned so much from you girls! You're both awesome thank you!

ModernGentleman

Thank you for doing my homework for me

jonqh

Great info I never would have known if I didnt watch this vid!

travissmith

This is a super informative and helpful video. Well done!

seandoherty

Thank you, ladies. Very informative video. Looking forward to seeing more :)

MartinStefanovFilms

YouTube also has some nice video footages of Wayne Gregory (founder of Gregory Backpacks) demonstrating and explaining how to fit and put on a backpack. And he is emphatic about NOT to tighten the hip belt first like you see most people doing at trailheads. Rather, he says (starting with a pack on back and all straps loose) to adjust shoulder straps first, next raise both shoulders up to lift the pack, THEN tighten the hip belt before lowering raised shoulders. He explains why and it's very instructive. I really like these useful REI videos, but on this particular point I find Wayne's way works well for me.

akiraso