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@LesBrass I can't help with specifics about the pack you are considering but do know that for any pack, getting the back length right is most important. I'm not terribly tall (5'6") but on being properly measured it turns out I have quite a long back. Often salespeople assume that because I'm a woman I will need the smaller pack with the shorter back length, but that is wrong.
Conversely someone with a short back (long legs?) would find a long backlength wrong.
That's great news, but it is an interesting conclusion. I always suggest that the 10% rule of thumb or any other rule of thumb about pack weight should be based on your healthy lean weight, ie no more than BMI=25. Losing or gaining weight then isn't make any difference to your pack weight calculations. Like any rules of thumb, there aren't necessarily any hard and fast rules on this, and only you know how well you might have done in achieving your target weight.I've lost almost 20kg in weight since my last camino and I'm thinking that perhaps I need to get my pack weight 2kg lower to accommodate my new size
I totally agree! I have the luxury of owning 2 Osprey packs and a Mammut. For my first camino REI was great about letting me load up my personal kit into the two different Ospreys pre-purchase. Ended up using the Mammut for both caminos though because I prefer the full trampoline back to Osprey's padding, with my camino kit it was the most comfortable option for me. YMMV!!I also took all of my Camino stuff into the store and put it into the pack to make sure it fit and to see how it felt on and I highly recommend doing this!!!
I was wondering if anyone has purchased a Woman's specific fit Osprey pack?
With my last 2 camino's I've walked with my Osprey Kestrel 48L - I dont know if this was Male, Female or Unisex fit. It worked well and I was happy with it (so maybe I should just stick with that!). But, it's big and it's reasonably heavy. I've lost almost 20kg in weight since my last camino and I'm thinking that perhaps I need to get my pack weight 2kg lower to accommodate my new size
After the first camino I decided I would buy a lighter pack and inadvertantly purchased a man's specific fit Talon 44L. I've never really been able to get it to feel right but my husband was happy to keep it.
I am again looking to purchase a smaller pack. I have been looking at the Tempest 40L but I cant find it in the shops (we even drove to Bordeaux today and had no luck). I've not been able to find a Woman's specfic fit either.
I'm choosing Osprey because that's what I know but should I be looking at others?
I'm tall-ish (1.76m) and I'm a UK size 14/16... I have broad shoulders and hips. Any ladies out there of similiar build? If so what pack are you using? Anyone have a woman's specific fit and find it better?
All comments and feedback welcome
Whoa! So 30litres can be big enough? I am walking from mid September to end Oct from SJPDP to Santiago and an struggling to know if I am thinking of the right gear. I am 63 and not used to long hikes or backpacking but am spirited and getting fit. I am thinking 2 pairs light walking trousers (one converts to shorts) 2 t shirts, 1 long sleeved top, walking shoes/mid boots, and sandals, silk sleeping bag liner, waterproof poncho, 3 pants and 3 pairs socks, light simple toiletries, ?waterproof trousers, light fleece, 2 walking poles. John Brierly book. Does that sound ok?... or the Kyte, the women's version of Kestrel? There is a 36L. I have the Tempest 30 and have used it on several caminos so far. It has the same back length as a S/M Kestrel or Talon and I find it fits just as well but is a lot lighter.
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