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Osprey Packs Argon 85 Backpack - 5100-5500cu in

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I am planning on doing some extensive traveling through the south...

By Ranked #1714 - Backpacks May 14, 2009

I am planning on doing some extensive traveling through the south pacific and asia hopefully for a year or so. I love the look of this pack but I am wondering about correct sizing.
I am 6 ft + and about 180lbs (athletic type build). Would this pack be suitable and in what size?

Thanks!

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By Ranked #2111 - Backpacks August 24, 2009

I'm a touch over 6' tall and weigh 220 lbs. The medium bag fits me perfectly when the adjustment is extended nearly all the way out, and the large fits well when the adjustment is extended nearly all the way in. I prefer the large shoulder harness and hip belt no matter which bag size I have. Ideally, I'm a medium bag with large hipbelt/harness.

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By Ranked #190 - Backpacks May 17, 2009

It probably hinges on your waist, but I would probably go with a large if you are indeed looking at the Argon 85. You are going to get more volume in the large and it would probably fit your torso better. The large also gives your flexibility in allowing you to wear a few layers and have the hip belt still fit comfortably.

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By Backcountry.com Employee May 14, 2009

I have a similar build and measured a medium for both hip belt and pack size on an official Osprey sizing device ( glorified ruler). I have a 34 waist and have more legs than I do torso. You want your hip bones to sit about an inch under the top of your hip belt. In comparison, I'm a large fit in Arc'teryx packs if you've ever tried those. Hope this helps. check out their site for some good sizing info: http://www.ospreypacks.com/PackTech/SizingandFitting/

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Nylon 
Volume:
[S] 5100cu in (85L); [M] 5300cu in (88L); [L] 5500cu in (91L) 
Suspension:
2 Aluminum stays, framesheet, molded back panel 
Hydration Compatible:
Yes 
Torso Adjustment:
Yes 
Detachable Pack:
Yes, lid 
Sleeping Bag Compartment:
Yes 
Rain Cover:
No 
Access Types:
Top, side, bottom 
External Pockets:
1 Lid, 2 front, 2 side 
Snowboard Carry:
No 
Ski Carry:
No 
Gear Loops:
None 
Ice Axe Loops:
2 
Shovel Pocket:
No 
Weight:
[S] 6lb 2oz (2780g); [M] 6lb 7oz (2920g); [L] 6lb 11oz (3020g) 
Recommended Use:
Backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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