How to Properly Measure and Fit a Backpack for Hiking

The best part of hiking is the immersion in nature. Hence, you don't want a poorly fitting pack distracting you from the surrounding vistas. The best way to ensure that your backpack fits correctly is to shop in-store, where a knowledgeable staff member can measure your size and make adjustments for a personal fit. However, it's not always easy to get into a store. Watch this video to get the right fit so you can get out there and focus on what's important.
Presented by Chris Russell and Pat Ryan
Filmed and edited by Dean Johnson
Tom's Outdoors is a family-owned retail store and guiding service in Tumut, NSW, where we live and breathe what we sell. Our range of considered, enduring and trustworthy gear is tried and tested in the mountains of Kosciuszko National Park and surrounds. We specialise in premium, built-to-last outdoor clothing and equipment for fly fishing, hiking, camping, paddling, trail running, bike packing, skiing and snowshoeing. Furthermore, we offer an exceptional outdoor experience centred around the art and joy of fly fishing. Our skilled guiding team embodies the essence of Tom's Outdoors, providing an inclusive, professional and educational guiding experience. Drift the Tumut River, walk and wade Kosciuszko high country streams or fish the Snowy Mountains lakes.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:27 How We Fit Packs In-Store
0:53 Finding the C7 Vertebrae
1:20 Measuring at Home
2:07 Fitting the Pack
2:22 Adjusting the Hip Belt
2:49 Adjusting the Shoulder Straps and Load Lifters
3:00 Adjusting the Sternum Strap
3:19 Identifying a Good Pack Fit
4:12 Adjusting Back Length
4:46 Key Things to Remember

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

This was really helpful, thanks very much 😊👍

[@kinghoju]

Excellent video! Thank you!