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Black Diamond Sphynx Backpack - 1953-2563 cu in

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I tried on this pack in the 42L M/L size at Sports Basement and...

By Ranked #962 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in) November 20, 2008

I tried on this pack in the 42L M/L size at Sports Basement and it felt incredibly short. I have a ~19" torso and with my hipbones in the middle of the hipbelt, the shoulder straps were down very low and the connection point of the load lifter straps was on my back instead of on top of my shoulder.Is this pack meant to be worn with the waistbelt between the hips and the ribcage or on the hips? Did Sports Basement just put a M/L sticker on a S/M pack or is this pack designed to be short?

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By Ranked #450 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in) December 8, 2008

The waistbelt is meant to be worn just above the hip bones, rather than on the hips.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
420D Nylon 
Volume:
[32L] 1956cu in; [42L] 2563cu in 
Suspension:
Aluminum stay, padded shoulder straps 
Waist-belt:
Yes 
Hydration Compatible:
Yes 
Rain Cover:
No 
Access Types:
Top 
External Pockets:
1 Lid, 1 helmet holder 
Snowboard Carry:
No 
Ski Carry:
No 
Gear Loops:
No 
Ice Axe Loops:
Yes 
Shovel Pocket:
No 
Weight:
[Stock] (32) 3lb 1oz, (42) 3lb 3oz; [stripped] (32) 2lb 12oz, (42) 2lb 14oz 
Recommended Use:
Rock, ice, alpine climbing 
Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 
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