my packs all hurt my shoulders.

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16 December 2008, 09:31

poulsbo

my packs all hurt my shoulders.

i have a nimrod packframe and a run of the mill kelty the dont seem to fit right i cant get the weight on my hips, and it kills my shoulders , it feels like my shoulder straps are the only thing holding my pack on. i'm 6'2" tall does this have a bearing on how a pack fits?

16 December 2008, 12:51

scubapro

IF the pack fits You, there is a big difference in how to pack the backpack!

AND in how good the pack is! Which brand?

Klaus

16 December 2008, 14:52

MS Hitman

Sounds like you need to visit an outdoors/backpacking shop and get fitted for a pack. Torso length is the deciding factor and if you can't get the weight on your hips, your packs are not adjusted correctly.

If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out.

17 December 2008, 21:02

Duckear

quote:
Originally posted by MS Hitman:
Sounds like you need to visit an outdoors/backpacking shop and get fitted for a pack. Torso length is the deciding factor and if you can't get the weight on your hips, your packs are not adjusted correctly.

Are you near an REI? Good place to get fitted by folks that use the stuff they are selling.

Try a kifaru pack
kifaru.net

spendy but nice

18 December 2008, 07:46

poulsbo

thanks for the input/advice i'll put it to good use.

06 February 2009, 18:00

Chris Whitmoyer

Definately sound like the torso lenght is too short. Most Kelty packs are max. 22 inches. I am 6'3" and my torso length is slightly over 23".

08 February 2009, 09:13

Idaho Sharpshooter

did you get that pack from PHC? One of your trackers should be carrying the pack anyway...

Rich
Buff Killer

25 May 2009, 22:05

poulsbo

i went to REI and got fitted for a pack, i bought a Gregory, i haven't put any 90# loads on it yet but so far @ about 40# and 3.5 miles it's 100% more comfortable than any other pack i own.

27 May 2009, 01:44

butchloc

get a fanny pack - then you can be a pain in the

29 May 2009, 10:22

Dr. Lou

Most of the pack's weight should be on your hips. The shoulder straps just keep the pack against your back. Lou

29 May 2009, 22:32

Skinner.

quote:
i bought a Gregory

I've had a full sized Gregory internal frame pack since about 1985 and it's seen heavy use in hunting and trapping. Carried many quartered animals out in it.

Best wastebelt system around and the shoulder straps are very comfortable. Takes a heavy load well.

The older production packs are better IMO. I bought an identical spare on Ebay a couple years ago for around $80 and a couple used Gregory daypacks for less.

01 June 2009, 04:01

BrettAKSCI

quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Lou:
Most of the pack's weight should be on your hips. The shoulder straps just keep the pack against your back. Lou

Absolutely. You want an external if your main use for the pack is hunting. Some packs aren't adjustable enough to fit someone of your size and that may be your situation. I would get it fitted if possible. If it isn't possible buy a new frame or frame and pack. If you do need a new frame buy a Barneys frame and bag. The are the swarovski of frame packs. The shop is out of Anchorage, Alaska. I own one and love it.

Brett

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13 June 2009, 11:21

gumboot458

. Carrying all the weight on your hips isn,t really the way to go .... I carry most of the weight on my shoulders especially when the going is steep and broken up .. going down hill I tighten up the belt some and slack the shoulder straps alittle but keep the sternum strap pretty snug ......

Carry heavy packs or tool belts tight on your waist for long and you will be able to hear your sacrum and hips flexing ..... Not good .

14 June 2009, 02:51

AKsheephunter

one word.......BARNEYS!!!!!

12 July 2009, 21:48

Don B

A Mystery Ranch NICE frame fits me like a racecar seat. I'd check one out if shoulder pain is the problem.
Don

20 July 2009, 21:37

citori

The REI website has videos on fitting a pack. That should get you close, then it's trial and error to get it right. I fill gallon milk jugs with sand and put them in my pack. Each weighs 12.5#. Four of those and a 2-3 mile walk in the neighborhood helps with getting the adjustments right.

Note that good packs often have several places to attach the shoulder cinch straps (not shoulder straps). People often forget to move these as they adust for torso length.