Any suggestions on pack frame smaller than 22"s

[Macintosh]

This has been a fun game of charades!

 

[shedhunt]

This has been a fun game of charades!

 

[TaperPin]

As your weight goes down so does the benefit of a hip belt. I like a loose fitting belt with 20 to 25 pounds, but if the day pack was less than 15 lbs a belt is not contributing anything other than keeping the pack centered on the back when picking up something, tying a shoe, or what not. This is one of those cases where it would make sense to buy a few used hiking packs in catching granola colors to try out and you’ll quickly see 15 lbs with a sturdy belt is worse than no belt at all.

 

[HoosierHunter07]

HPG Umlindi

 

[shedhunt]

HPG Umlindi

Thank you

 

[shedhunt]

Here is a setup that I'm thinking could work but with out the bags attached to the bottom making it available to attach the style and type of bag/pouches, etc., that I'd like to have. So of course there would need to be modification and attachment points added where needed but this could be a starting point.

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[HoosierHunter07]

Look at the HPG Decker frame. Comes with 24" aluminum stays but you could trim them down.