Back profiles and what packs fit you

[joshdidthis]

Looking to get some feedback on what profile you are, what you've tried, and what you found works. I currently have a mystery ranch GLF and GLF mt and while they are comfortable, it feels like there is a gap in my lower to mid back. Im 6'2" 170 and arched back and been considered a stone glacier x curve or kifaru. Would love to hear if someone has had a similar experience with mystery ranch and what worked.
Thanks!

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[Stalker69]

I would like to see a profile of different backs, I don’t know if I have a normal back, flat or curved back. I guess how much differance dictates what back you have ? I know I don’t have much a “ shelf” on my butt cheeks. ( flat butt)

 

[Kotaman]

Curved back...XCurve fits me great as does Kifaru Duplex...

 

[Vandy321]

Straight back (i.e. pelvis does not tilt forward at top, arching lower back), but athleticly built upper back and smaller waste makes the curved kifaru fit great.

KUIU Icon Pro fit like crap.

Kifaru Tactical frame and the larger lumber pad and spine pads (?) it comes with really fills the curve/space/arch (whatever you'd call it) in the lower back.

 

[taggart_lumpy]

in to follow this as well.

 

[9.3 Fan]

I too have a curved back and the Kifaru composite stays fit me perfectly. Or (assuming you're even interested in a Kifaru) you could always order their aluminum stays and bed them into whatever shape fits your particular profile.

 

[fatrascal]

This video will help you understand back profiles no matter what pack company you like.

 

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tagged.

 

[joshdidthis]

Awesome link! Thanks fellas

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[Eric Arbanasin]

Perfect. Just what I was looking for. Now the hard part of deciding which pack?

 

[10ringer]

Curvy back with a lower back shelf. Kifaru duplex lite with composite stays, extremely comfortable and locks on and stays in place. Had an Exo k2 would unfortunately slide once the weight got above 60.


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[Big Nasty]

flat back with no Butt - 6'1"-235lbs. The SG Xcurve was very comfortable but with heavier weights I couldn't keep the pack from sliding down, tried ever different adjustment over 4 yrs. The new Kifaru frame fits me perfect and will not slip or slide down, the belt and straps just fit me perfect.

 

[beefsix]

tagged for post count and interest