THULE Size Guide

How do I choose a pack that is a good fit for my body?
It doesn’t matter how much gear you are bringing – if a pack does not fit your body correctly, you will not be comfortable on the trail. When picking the right size pack for your body, there are two measurements that you should understand. The first is your torso length and the second is your hip size.

Torso length
Torso length, not your height, is the most important consideration since a pack that is too tall or too short won’t have correct weight distribution which will lead to discomfort and hot spots. You can determine your torso length by tilting your head forward and measuring the distance from your C7 vertebra (the most prominent bone where your shoulders meet the base of your neck) straight down to the point of your back that is parallel to the top of your hip bones (iliac crest).

Hip size
Getting your hipbelt size right is important because approximately 80% of a backpack’s load should be supported by your hips, not your shoulders. Hip size can be found by wrapping a flexible tape measure around the top of your hips, not your waist. This measurement is slightly higher than your beltline and therefore hipbelt size usually differs from pant-waist size.