Knowing your torso length is crucial to finding the best-fitting backpack for your body type. Don’t estimate a pack size using the clothing standbys of tall, medium, and petite: a 6-foot guy can have a shorter torso length than a 5’10″ woman. Backpacker’s Gear editor Kristin Hostetter explains the correct way to measure your torso length. Learn more important skills with Backpacker’s Gear School videos – straight from the pages of the March 2007 Gear Guide.
