modifying pack for small person?

8:38 a.m. on May 20, 2009 (EDT)

MarkG
New Member

Joined: May 20, 2009
Posts: 1

Hello,

my wife is fairly slim. She is unable to find a daypack that has a belt that will securely fit on her waist. This causes the pack to hang too much on her shoulders, and causes back pain.

Sometimes she'll tie a shirt around her waist, and this really helps.

Is there a way to modify the belt or pack so this does not happen?

I'm not sure if we could add some padding some how?

thanks

Mark

11:47 a.m. on May 20, 2009 (EDT)

mike068
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Joined: Dec 5, 2008
Posts: 640

Re: modifying pack for small person?

Have you tried youth packs like these

http://www.kelty.com/kelty/products.php?type=4&cat=83

11:48 a.m. on May 20, 2009 (EDT)

mike068
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Posts: 640

Re: modifying pack for small person?

BTW welcome to Trailspace

5:04 p.m. on May 20, 2009 (EDT)

NotQuiteThere
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Joined: Jun 11, 2008
Posts: 116

Re: modifying pack for small person?

welcome to the forum.

Has she been measured for a pack? That would help. There are packs around for smaller people, but not many.

She might also try a larger hip pack instead of a regular day pack.