Untitled Document Choosing a Day Pack Old faithful finally wore out. No more worrying over whether that broken latch will cause a spill. No more hot leather on my back during treks on local day trails. Yes, my college book bag finally gave in. As you might expect, this isn't as simple as it sounds.
Experts suggest that size is the primary key in selecting the right day bag.
Get it wrong and your hiking days will be few. In determining size, a common misconception is that height correlates properly to pack size. Rather, individual torso length is the proper measurement to go by. To correctly measure your torso length, first establish a horizontal line across your back that connects the high points of your hipbones. The distance between these two points relates to the size of pack you need.