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How to Measure Your Back Length

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How to Measure Your Back Length

Height and back length are not always directly related: tall people can have a short back, and shorter people may have a longer back. Therefore, the height indication on backpacks is only a rough guideline.

The most important factor when choosing the right backpack size is your back length.

How to measure your back length:

  • Locate your iliac crest (the top edge of your hip bone).
  • Measure along your spine from the iliac crest up to the C7 vertebra.
  • The C7 vertebra is the bone that sticks out slightly when you tilt your head forward.

 

What do you need?

  1. Define back length: Measure the distance between the 7th cervical vertebra and the top of your hip bone (iliac crest).
  2. Find key points: Tilt your head forward to locate the protruding 7th vertebra. Use thumb and index finger on your hips to find the iliac crest.
  3. Use a belt: Place a belt horizontally along the top of your hip bone to keep your spine aligned.
  4. Place the tape measure: Start at the 7th vertebra and let the tape fall straight down to the belt's upper edge.
  5. Fix the measuring point: Use your thumb and index finger to mark where the tape meets the belt at the center of your back.
  6. Complete the measurement: Release the tape from the top, holding it at the bottom.
  7. Read your measurement: Bring the tape to the front and read your back length just above your thumb

 

Age & GenderBack Length (cm)Body Height (cm)Examples & Recommendations
Kids20 - 2392 - 98Pico
 24 - 3098 - 130Kikki / Waldfuchs 10 & 14 / Schmusebär
 28 - 42110 - 168Fox 30
 32 - 44130 - 168Junior / Climber / Attack 8 JR / Compact 8 JR
 32 - 46130 - 172Fox 40
Women (Slim Line)38 - 48158 - 178All SL models with fixed back system
 35 - 56158 - 178All SL models with adjustable carrying system
Unisex38 - 54158 - 195All bike and lifestyle series without SL models
 44 - 58158 - 195Kid Comfort series
Men44 - 54170 - 195All men's models with fixed back system
 42 - 62170 - 205All men's models with adjustable carrying system
Men (Extra Long)48 - 58185 - 205All EL models with fixed back system

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Measuring points

Measuring points

Using Aids

Using Aids

Using a measuring tape

Using a measuring tape

Fix measuring point

Fix measuring point

Complete the measurement process

Complete the measurement process

Read measurement results

Read measurement results

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