Gossamer Gear Size Chart Framed Packs
Backpack Size (Varies greatly depending on body type and how you wear your pack).
How to Measure your Torso size and Hipbelt size
Torso length
Start at the C7 vertebra at the base of your neck. The best way to find this is to bend your neck and feel the first bump along the base of your neck. This bump is where you will want to start your measurement.
Next, you'll want to find the midpoint between your iliac crest. To find your iliac crest, cup your hipbones on both sides and find the center point on your spine. This midpoint is where your thumbs should be pointing.
Finally, you'll need help measuring from the C7 vertebra to your iliac crest. From there, you'll have your torso measurement.
Start at the C7 vertebra at the base of your neck. The best way to find this is to bend your neck and feel the first bump along the base of your neck. This bump is where you will want to start your measurement.
Next, you'll want to find the midpoint between your iliac crest. To find your iliac crest, cup your hipbones on both sides and find the center point on your spine. This midpoint is where your thumbs should be pointing.
Finally, you'll need help measuring from the C7 vertebra to your iliac crest. From there, you'll have your torso measurement.
If you're in between sizes, you can:
+ size down for more of a shoulder wrap and higher hipbelt
+ size up for a lower hipbelt fit
| BACKPACK SIZE | cm | inch | Generally fits people with height |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMALL | 41 - 46 cm torso | 16" - 18" torso | 168 cm / 5'6" and under |
| MEDIUM | 46 - 51 cm torso | 18" - 20" torso | 165 cm to 180 cm / 5'5" to 6'0" |
| LARGE | 51 - 56 cm torso | 20" - 22" torso | 178 cm and up / 6'0" and up |
PVT Belt Sizing (Hip Measurement)
Hip Measurement:
You will want to find your iliac crest again by cupping your hipbones on both sides. Then, wrap a soft measuring tape or string around the top of your iliac crest. This will tell you your hip measurement.
You will want to find your iliac crest again by cupping your hipbones on both sides. Then, wrap a soft measuring tape or string around the top of your iliac crest. This will tell you your hip measurement.
Waist Measurement:
Using the same soft measuring tape or string, find the smallest part of your midsection—typically, this is 1-2 inches above your belly button—and measure around that area for your waist measurement.
Using the same soft measuring tape or string, find the smallest part of your midsection—typically, this is 1-2 inches above your belly button—and measure around that area for your waist measurement.
Waist to Hip Ratio:
Calculate your WHR by dividing your waist measurement by your hip measurement.
If it is 0.85 or lower, you will likely need a curved hipbelt. If it is higher than 0.85, you will likely need a straight hipbelt. If you're unsure which hipbelt shape will fit best, we recommend purchasing both to dial in the fit. This is because everyone's anatomy is different.
Calculate your WHR by dividing your waist measurement by your hip measurement.
If it is 0.85 or lower, you will likely need a curved hipbelt. If it is higher than 0.85, you will likely need a straight hipbelt. If you're unsure which hipbelt shape will fit best, we recommend purchasing both to dial in the fit. This is because everyone's anatomy is different.
Small packs includes a S/M Curved belt. Medium and Large packs include a M Straight Belt.
| PVT HIPBELT | Hip Measurement in cm | Hip Measurement in inch |
|---|---|---|
| S/M Curved Belt | 72.4 - 142 cm | 28.5"-56" |
| M/L Curved Belt | 85.5 - 152.4 cm | 32.5"-60" |
| S Straight Belt | 66 - 136 cm | 26"-53.5" |
| M Straight Belt | 76 - 146 cm | 30"-57.5" |
| L Straight Belt | 86 - 156 cm | 34"-61.5" |
