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I don't have any brand to recommend, and I'm not sure why anyone would say to "stick with Osprey" unless they work for you. I have one and love it, but you should get the one that fits you best! Keep trying all brands.Most people say to stick with Osprey
I hope you can help, I've spent hours and hours trying on backpacks with weights of 15lbs and 20lbs. I recently tried an Osprey Kyte 46 with 20 lbs and it seemed to work well, but the shoulder straps might be hitting my armpits too much as I was not aware until the REI staff mentioned it to me. Then I tried a 36 later in the week and then again back to a 46 both with 15 lbs. I then tried on other Osprey's with 15lbs. What I continuously run into is that the backpack continues to sway with my hips - but it didn't so much with the 20lbs. Most people say to stick with Osprey - but now I'm not so sure. We are planning to do the northern route next spring for 6 weeks and I just can't imagine the pack is supposed to sway that much. I'm quite frustrated. Has anyone run into this situation and did you ever find a pack that worked for you? Is this supposed to happen? Perhaps for the last 40+ years I have been walking wrong.I would love any advice you have with this important piece of gear. Thanks! - Donna
As much as I love my Osprey packs for quick day hikes, after packing and repacking about 37 times I went with my Mammut Crea Light for both trips. For me and my kit it fit the best (and a camino kit is not the same thing you'd be packing for day hikes, backpacking or luggage). It has a full trampoline back and has the very short torso that I need. Once on me with my 7.5kg load (working on making this less), correctly adjusted, I can't feel it. I'm not selling you on the Mammut. I am selling you on the fact that your pack doesn't need to be a specific brand just because every one else is carry one!! And I agree with the others that say to bring or borrow camino kit to fill the packs when trying them on at the store. Buen camino!!Most people say to stick with Osprey - but now I'm not so sure.
As much as I love my Osprey packs for quick day hikes, after packing and repacking about 37 times I went with my Mammut Crea Light for both trips. For me and my kit it fit the best (and a camino kit is not the same thing you'd be packing for day hikes, backpacking or luggage). It has a full trampoline back and has the very short torso that I need. Once on me with my 7.5kg load (working on making this less), correctly adjusted, I can't feel it. I'm not selling you on the Mammut. I am selling you on the fact that your pack doesn't need to be a specific brand just because every one else is carry one!! And I agree with the others that say to bring or borrow camino kit to fill the packs when trying them on at the store. Buen camino!!
Couldn't agree more Kanga. Have hiked with many different packs but the Aarn is the most comfortable and fits and sits so well.There are lots of different brands, and, like shoes, what make or model suits one person does not suit another. That having been said, I love my Aarn pack.
Go to your nearest REI or other outdoor store and try different packs (which it looks like you have already done). I love the Osprey packs but they just don't fit me quite like I would like. I ended up with a Deuter 40 + 10 (is now a 45 + 10). The hip belt fit better and the shoulder straps were more comfortable for me. I also have wide hips like you. And the Deuter pack is more adjustable. Be sure they measure your back so you get the right length. I thought I was a S/M and turns out I am an XS/S. The longer packers were hitting me too low on my back. Also, especially if you are bigger in the hips, a larger pack, 40-50 liters will fit you better in the hips with wider and more padded hip belts. You may only need a 25-35 liter pack but the larger pack will feel more comfortable on you. If you have problems with the backpack "swaying" you may not have the hip belt adjusted right. You will get more sway if you wear the hip belt above your hips on your iliac crest. It should fit around your hips below your iliac crest.I hope you can help, I've spent hours and hours trying on backpacks with weights of 15lbs and 20lbs. I recently tried an Osprey Kyte 46 with 20 lbs and it seemed to work well, but the shoulder straps might be hitting my armpits too much as I was not aware until the REI staff mentioned it to me. Then I tried a 36 later in the week and then again back to a 46 both with 15 lbs. I then tried on other Osprey's with 15lbs. What I continuously run into is that the backpack continues to sway with my hips - but it didn't so much with the 20lbs. Most people say to stick with Osprey - but now I'm not so sure. We are planning to do the northern route next spring for 6 weeks and I just can't imagine the pack is supposed to sway that much. I'm quite frustrated. Has anyone run into this situation and did you ever find a pack that worked for you? Is this supposed to happen? Perhaps for the last 40+ years I have been walking wrong.I would love any advice you have with this important piece of gear. Thanks! - Donna
Definitely ask about the hip belts.Also, especially if you are bigger in the hips, a larger pack, 40-50 liters will fit you better in the hips with wider and more padded hip belts.
When I walked the Camino I really wanted an Osprey pack.....but they just didn't fit my body.....and that fit is the most important thing....I ended up with a Gregory Jade....a bit spacious....but cinched down it worked very well.....and fit so wonderful that never felt a thing anywhere....
So try try and try.....don't settle for what others are going with.....there is the right pack out there with your name on it!
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