In this tutorial, we learn how to fit a backpack for long distance hiking. For scouts, look for a backpack with an adjustable torso so the pack can grow with you. After this, have the sales staff help you adjust your pack correctly, and measure how long the pack is on your back. Yo...
The same goes for the shoulder harness system. Packs are not sized by your height but the length of your back or, more specifically, torso. Sizing is not standardized between manufacturers, so it’s essential to measure yourself. You can easily measure this with a partner (or not so easily...
Age and physical strength are not the most important factors in determining if someone is “ready” for backpacking. It’s mental. With the right mindset, children can do amazing things. A properly motivated tiny tyke can pound out mile after mile, and smile after smile. However with the wr...
To find your torso length, measure from the bottom of your neck to the top of your hips.[5] Measure your hip size by wrapping a tape measure around your hips, a little above where you wear your belts.[6] 3 Get an internal-frame backpack for extra stability. Internal-frame backpacks...
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