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Originally Posted by justimaginejack

You might want to check this out. I fitted packs for a while and it means life or death of your skin. Also, no two packs fit a like and you will need to learn how to do adjustments with packs to keep them fitting.
another thing you may wish to learn about is how to pack your pack. This too can be a very sore subject Literally. At some point it and someone else may rub you the wrong way. For this we have god's gift to men: Body Glide, a waxy lubricant that protects your skin. All the links belwo should help immensely, hope it's not to late
bodyglide at REI.com

http://www.rei.com/learn/Camping/rei...ADVICE_CAMPING

http://www.rei.com/learn/Camping/rei...ADVICE_CAMPING

http://www.rei.com/learn/Camping/rei...ADVICE_CAMPING

http://www.rei.com/learn/Camping/rei...ADVICE_CAMPING

http://www.rei.com/learn/Camping/rei...ADVICE_CAMPING

Frequently Asked Questions / Arc'teryx
Sizing and Fitting : : Osprey Packs, Inc.
http://marmot.com/products/packs/pack_fit_chart.html
Dana Lovers, your packs live on so you don't need a new one but if you did, you can still get them. They have the same names, just Branded MARMOT.

FYI, REI gives significant amounts of money to the Sierra Club each year.

I avoid them like the plague.


And, I just picked up and used a Mountainsmith Circuit 3.0 from STP for like $80. Used it on the Narrows and was very pleased.