Exo pack belt size

[Layrk15]

Hello, all! I am looking into the exo mountain packs, which I have heard so many good things. I think I’m going to pull the trigger on one. The only thing I’m going back and forth with is choosing a belt size. I have read the great instructions on the exo website on how to choose the proper belt size and with that, I measured my iliac crest and I am around the 35” range. So I guess I fall in the Medium belt size category. Upon doing more research, I noticed some people with the same measurement as myself, said that they wish they would’ve ordered the smaller belt. So I figured I would make a post and see what everyone else’s thoughts are on this? If undecided, size down? I appreciate feedback in advance! Thank you!

Some info about me: I’m 5’9”, wear 33” waist.

 

[RyanC]

I'm 5'11'' and wear a 32" waist short/pant. I use a small belt and have some room. I would probably go with a small belt if I were you but if you're unsure call them. They have great customer service and will help you out.

Ryan

 

[ExoMtnGear]

Thanks for your interest in our packs! If you measure If you physically measure between 34" to 39", go with a Medium hipbelt. Feel free to give me a shout and I'd be happy to answer any questions.

208-995-4688

 

[stormsearch]

I'm 5'11, 160. I wear a 33 waist paint in just about everything. I have 3 packs including an Exo. They all required a small belt.

 

[isItFallYet]

5’10”, 32 waist in levis/wrangler 180-195 depending on the time of year. Small belt and have room with layers on.

 

[Amos Moses]

35” pant waist and a medium fits great with room to cinch.

 

[JDB9818]

Just got my pack yesterday. I usually wear a 33"-34" jeans / pants.

I followed there sizing instructions and got the medium belt. It fits fine with leftover room to cinch it down tight. I probably could have gotten the small and been ok with that as well, but the medium fits.

 

[Layrk15]

Really appreciate all the feedback, everyone! With all of your help, I think im going to pull the trigger on the small belt! Again, thank you for the feedback!

 

[LongWayAround]

I'm about 5'9" waist 32-34"

My belt is a medium and fits but it seems that a small may have been a good choice.

 

[Highlands Hunter]

I’m a 30-32” waist, and I use a small.

 

[Trade2hunt]

I wear a 34 pant, am 5’8 180. Ordered a medium at first and couldn’t get it tight enough during heavy pack outs and after several days in the woods(weight loss maybe). Ordered a small and that seemed to help. I actually get pretty close to running out of belt adjustment even on the small when I really crank it down after several days of wondering around the woods.

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

I am 34-1/4” measured waste started with medium and swapped to small. Now the small fits well when I use the belt expanded out 1” on both sides. The hip belt is adjustable by 1”.

 

[OOSWLC]

my measurements are almost identical to yours - i have a small belt, and it works just fine - but my thought before reading these comments was that i'd prefer a medium.

i have the small extended out as far as it will go from the lumbar support and it feels like it should reach *just a little farther* to be more comfortable/put my belt bags at a better location for access.

BUT it works well, and i'd much rather be in the boat i'm in as opposed to having a medium that's too big

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

my measurements are almost identical to yours - i have a small belt, and it works just fine - but my thought before reading these comments was that i'd prefer a medium.

i have the small extended out as far as it will go from the lumbar support and it feels like it should reach *just a little farther* to be more comfortable/put my belt bags at a better location for access.

BUT it works well, and i'd much rather be in the boat i'm in as opposed to having a medium that's too big

I bottomed the medium belt out which is why I went to small.