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Gregory Baltoro 70 Backpack - 4149-4638cu in
I am 6 ft and 175 lbs. 20" torso length and 34" hips....
By Jason
Ranked #472 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
August 13, 2010
I am 6 ft and 175 lbs. 20" torso length and 34" hips. Gregory site has me right on the border of medium and large. The recommendation from the site is to go with the smaller version if you are on the border. Has that been the best decision for you torso length border riders like me? Oh and I am not close to an outfitter to try one on or I would.
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By Richard Taylor
Ranked #39 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
March 10, 2011
Phil has it right for me. It often depends on the manufacturer, but I know for Gregory's Baltoro I bumped down and have had no problems with it.
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By no
Ranked #345 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
September 3, 2010
A lot of these packs work with velcro connecting the shoulder pads to the frame. If you shorten the suspension to the smallest size, frequently it means that the velcro areas don't line up, therefore less connected velcro, thus less weight bearing capability. In a heavy pack this could lead to separation and your suspension constantly falling apart. In a shorter pack, your shoulder staps would be moved to the top and everything would line up.
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By mlandsberg2106889
Ranked #173 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
August 25, 2010
I have the 2008 model of this pack it fits me fine and I am about 5'11" 165 I don't think the extra inch you have on me would matter that much. I do agree with Phil though if you can't try one on, Backcountry is the site to get it from because you can buy one, try it out if you want the other size send that one back for a full refund.
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By Phil Maher
Ranked #1 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
August 14, 2010
Hey Jason, I regularly ride the border myself. The choice is subjective, and depends a lot on the specific manufacturer...sometime I go larger, sometimes smaller. The lack of a local source for fitting limits you down to a couple options. One choice would be to go with Gregory's recommendation to size down, but you're then limited to only knowing one side of the equation. The other option would be to order both pack sizes at once, find what works best, then return the other. Backcountry will give you no grief whatsoever in returning merchandise, understands that shopping for gear online is often a case of trial and error, and will process your credit card refund fast. Having both in-hand together, and being able to load them both up for immediate comparison, is a great way to go. Hope that helped.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210d HT double diamond ripstop, broken twill nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 4149cu in (68L); [M] 4271cu in (70L); [L] 4638cu in (76L)
- Suspension:
- Exclusive Response AFS (Auto Fit Suspension) technology
- Back Panel:
- Padded
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, bottom, front
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- External Pockets:
- 1 Front, 2 side stretch, 1 water bottle
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 5lb 5oz (2410g); [M] 5lb 9oz (2520g); [L] 5lb 14oz (2660g)
- Recommended Use:
- Weekend backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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