What is the Maximum Torso Length Range for each Stave Length?
White Mountain recommends, as the most advisable choice a Maximum Torso Length of no more than – 10 cm (- 2″), to + 5 cm (+ 2″) either side of the Individual Torso Length (your own Torso Length) for an acceptable backpack size. For example, if the Individual Torso Length were 48 cm, the best choice would be a backpack with a Maximum Torso Range of 48 cm to 58 cm, or an Optimum Torso Length of 48 cm. If your Individual Torso Length is 46 cm, the best choice would be a backpack with a Maximum Torso Range of 44 cm to 54 cm, or an Optimum Torso Length of 44 cm. Although, it is possible to fit a Individual Torso Length of up to – 10 cm (- 2″), to + 5 cm (+ 2″) either side of the Optimum or Medium Torso Length, It is far preferable to fit a backpack that is 10 cm shorter rather than 5 cm longer than your Individual Torso Length. The White Mountain Hike Pack is an example of this principal where the product range is available only to the Medium Internal Stave Length (Optimum Torso Length 44 c
