How would this backpack work for a short woman? I'm 5'3". I'm concerned about it being either too large in general or the straps being too wide.
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The straps are wide but not overly so in my opinion. That said, to me (6'3" 300lbs) this would be a good size for a 5'3" woman. It was way too small for me. I had to nearly contort my arms just to get it over both shoulders and that was with both straps fully extended.
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Yes, it is perfect for women. I am 5'7" and it fits me perfectly. Rides comfortably on my hips and the shoulder straps over the chest works good. Tho I am not large chested, it may be a bit more snug for someone larger in the chest area. I love my pack!
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There is plenty of extra straps...too much straps in my opinion. The adjustable strap is about 28 inches long. I'm 5'6 and it is about the right size for me, but I'm replacing it with one that can hold a tri-pod when hiking.
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Caitlin, The straps are pretty short. I do not believe it would work as an over the shoulder bag. Sorry I could not give a more positive response. It is still a really neat bag!!! Wanda
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I am 5' 11"... the pack felt small on me with the straps lengthened to their max. The bag is a small person bag with minimal equipment expectations.
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Hi Lori. I have the strap extended all the way. I am 5'3 and it hangs comfortably below my hips but above the knee. Hope that helps. I love it!
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No, the straps are too short. I returned the one I bought for exactly this reason. There is another one on Amazon's website that works nicely although it is a bit smaller than this one. It is black and has two open pockets and a larger pocket with a zipper closure. I wasn't sure about ordering it, but have found it quite satisfactory.
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Good question. I think it would. My husband and I are taller. He is 6'2". I am 5'7". We tried other bags on in REI actually and found this one to be the most comfortable. It strap coming off the bag starts with a thicker width than other bags and then tapers. We felt the support was better. I would guess that even with a smaller back, the support would be good to have.
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If you are asking about the straps, the will work for you. It is a great backpack, I've never have problems with it. I'm 6'2" by the way.
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I'm petite 5' and have no problems with it. I wear mine all day long including while I'm sitting. It seems to be the perfect width. Most days I forget I'm even wearing it even into the 3rd trimester.
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Hi! I too am "un-petite", a 44 or so belt and I personally find it depends on where exactly you are measuring your waist and how marsupial like you might hang over the waist. That being said I can fully extend the length of the buckles and the belt is still loose. I can tell you I have travelled frequently with the bag and like it more and more. I recently bought a Vanguard 100 series carbon fiber tripod and ball head and the legs strap on easily and I'm not nailing people with it when I turn around while moving through airports. One thing I did notice about the bag is I have to be careful of the straps when the bag goes through X ray machine, they can get snagged on the rollers. I'm thrilled with the Flipside even more now that I'm using it more, very ergonomic and comfortable. With the Amazon return policy my advice is get one and see how you like it. Good luck.
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I think case logic DCB-309 will look small on you.The DCB-309 is enough for normal size people up to 5.8" tall with 80kg.So I suggest you to stop by at case logic store or its affiliate in your town and try it yourself.or try to compare the dimension of case logic DCB-309 (Size 17.3 x 8.4 x 11.4 in) vs your current backpacks.Good luck big guy!
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My wife is 5'3". Crossbody, the bag is at her armpit so I guess the answer is no. Works great as a shoulder or handbag.
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Perhaps. I'm tall and thin but have fairly broad shoulders and I have trouble with the shoulder straps slipping off my shoulders. That might be more of an issue for someone with a smaller frame. It's a great pack otherwise.
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I am 5'4'' and it fit me just fine. I'm a side sleeper so I don't have my body fully stretched out. If my body is fully extended in the bag then it is borderline short on the shoulders but I think it is this way on purpose since it has the pillow platform (and most people don't sleep like that). If you don't like it, you could always return it.
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I'm a 30-ish woman in pretty good shape. I find that kind of load in my bag is not comfortable for long periods. A backpack would distribute the weight more equally.
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I'M 6FT AND 275. I DON'T THINK THAT IT IS TO SMALL. I HAVE A TON OF STUFF IN IT ALREADY AND THE MAIN COMPARTMENT ISN'T EVEN A THIRD FULL! I DO like the way it is wider at the bottom than that top. To me it just looks better than one that is the same width top to bottom. I'd say go for it if you are looking for a smaller/day pack. It's a good 'un!