Duplex Lite Frame - 25"?

Brendan

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So, random observation. Just got a new frame after selling my 26" Hunter frame a couple months back. Decided to go with the 24" Duplex Lite frame this time. But, it feels every bit as tall as my 26" hunter trying it on initially, and taking the frame sheet out and measuring - the stays are almost dead on 25". If I put the bottom of the pack on the floor and stand it straight up - the top of the stays are about 25.5" from the floor...

Can anyone confirm similar? Or, did I get a 26"?
 
I can't confirm with the new lite model, but I have had a 26" Hunting frame and currently own a 24" Hunting frame. The 26" Hunting frame was about 27" the way you measured and my 24" Hunting model is around the 25" mark, but I can't remember exactly what off the measurement is off top of my head.
 
Just got my 24” Lite today. It measures same as yours. I measured my 24” duplex and it’s the same size as the Lite too though
 
Just got my 26" Lite. Rough measurement (bottom of pack on floor) puts the top of the stays at a shy 27" from the floor. Let me know if you need anything other comparisons, happy to have any reason to break out the new toy.
 
Ok - we're all the same then. Never measured my 26" frame. Just need to load it up with weight then and see how it carries. My initial reaction was that it rode higher for me, but that was empty so doesn't count...
 
I'm with you there, I thought it seemed way too high when completely empty as well. Overall height dropped down and rode comfortably when loaded with weight. For a minute I second-guessed buying the 26", but this is my first duplex frame so I'm still getting a feel for things.
 
Same experiences for me. My Lite 24" Lite is actully a little taller than an EXO K2 which is advertised at 25"
 
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