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Kelty Trekker Backpack - 3900-3950cu in

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I have a 17.5" torso, I'm 6'2" male with broad...

By Ranked #2092 - Backpacks July 30, 2009

I have a 17.5" torso, I'm 6'2" male with broad shoulders and I'm skinny (32" pant waist, 34.25 at the iliac crest.

Which pack should I get, the 3900 or 3950?

I wouldn't mind having an extra 50 cubic inches, but it isn't necessary. I somewhat like the tan color better, but that isn't a deal breaker for the green. Also, the belts on the two models look like they are different (vertical) widths, are they?

If the belts are different widths, should I opt for a wider belt, or would that just make me warmer, or less mobile?

I've hiked on some really ruggid terrain with an old Kelty frame pack. I don't know what people are talking about when they say stick to the internal. I'm going backpacking, not walking down a street, of course the terrain is ruggid. And wet, dry, cold, hot, miserable and fun, the external never let me down.

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By Ranked #19 - Backpacks July 31, 2009

The 3950 fits a toso range of 16-22". The 3900 fits a torso range of 14-20". The waist belts are the same, you won't have a problem fitting your skinny waist! You're basically in the middle of each range, I'd go for the extra 50 cu in.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
600D Poly ripstop, 600D poly oxford 
Volume:
[Khaki] 3900cu in (64L); [Woods Green] 3950cu in (65L) 
Suspension:
External 
Hydration Compatible:
Yes, bladder sold separately 
Torso Adjustment:
Yes 
Detachable Pack:
No 
Sleeping Bag Compartment:
Yes 
Rain Cover:
No 
Access Types:
Top 
Pockets:
1 Main compartment, 1 sleeping bag, 1 top, 5 external zip, 2 mesh bottle 
Snowboard Carry:
No 
Ski Carry:
No 
Gear Loops:
3 Daisy chain 
Ice Axe Loops:
1 
Shovel Pocket:
No 
Weight:
[Khaki] 5lb 6oz (2438g); [Woods Green] 5lb 7oz (2466g) 
Recommended Use:
Backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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