Is the Osprey Stratos backpack OK for small women or is the Sirrus backpack that much different and better for women?
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It kind of big for my wife who is 5'5". If you are taller it would be a good fit.
450483
Sorry, I don't know. I'm 6'4", 200 lbs and have a large stratos which fits me well but I can't help with small people.
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I don't know about the Sirrus but I can tell you that the Stratos has a long frame so if your shorter than 6ft you might find the Stratos uncomfortable. I am 6ft 1in tall and the Stratos is comfortable for me hiking but not biking or sitting. The frame hits the back of my head when biking or sitting.
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The Osprey Stratos 34 is perfect for women. It fits across the back very comfortably and the hips belt fits perfectly as well.
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I have the one with the shoulder strap which handles nicely. Make sure you get the shoulder strap one. This could be it with the strap folded in the picture. The problem I have with the Marsupack is that even the small one sticks out quite a bit in front of the person carrying it.
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I put the backpack on my girlfriend (5'2" and small-medium build) and she mentioned that it fit like a normal backpack to her (which she liked - considering she normally wears smaller backpacks. She also mentioned that the bottom strap fit perfectly to her waist. So I am sure it would be better for someone a little taller. For me, as a 6'2" man of broader shoulders, I can say this backpack was a little small for me. It fit a lot into it, but it looked small on my body type. Hope that helps!
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It'll definitely fit. And is probably a good pack to get if you are going to want to travel for a while on a slightly smaller pack. I took this backpacking for a 10 weeks and it was great to not have a lot of stuff. Also, the pack is adjustable. You'll be fine.
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Hi Lynn,judging from the picture of the backpack, the osprey reservoir would easily fit. I have a smaller/narrow camel pack and it still fits in my but barely. I think you should be okay with the 2 Liter. You could probably do 3 Liters.
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I am not a woman, however, the nice thing about this pack is that you are able to adjust the location of the chest straps thanks to their nifty clip system. I didn't have a chance to see this bag in person, but I did a lot of research and watching a video review helped influence my decision. Here's a really solid review that might be useful.http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yX_Fj1agAGMHope this helps!
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Smaller is better, of course it depends what else you have in the purse. The dedicated compartment will handle a 1911 or a small revolver. You don't want a lot of bulky items in the other compartment. I carry an LCR or a LCP and either one is good. LCP has a flatter profile so it is the best
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Per the pack's description, the small is for a torso length of 14.5" to 18.5." The backpack experts say you should always buy a pack based on your torso length, not your body height. If you can get someone to help you, run a tape measure from where your neck meets your shoulders down to the top of your hips. Place your two hands on the tops of the hips, and let your assistant measure from the top down to the center our your two outstretched thumbs. This is your torso length. I'm guessing the small/medium size will be fine for you, but measure first. Everyone is built differently. I'm 5'9" and the medium/large fits me well. Some people are "higher-waisted" than others, so such a person might have a shorter torso length despite their height. Good luck!
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I really like the Osprey Reservoir and it has heald up well in multiple backpacking situations for me. I have the 2.5 L for my 45L Osprey pack and that is the most that I think I could fit in that pack. I would say try either the 2 L for your 22 L pack if you want the biggest that might fit or the 1.5 L likely would for sure fit. If to big, you should be able to return or just not fill it completely full likely would work too.
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I would recommend The Kelty Redwing 3100, the pack has the "Air-Flow" tech with padding and frame for additional support. It has the waist and chest belts to keep pack close to your bod. I use this pack (mostly) for my day trips, hikes, but it definitely can handle camping periods of longer duration. Because of your size, the Kelty will be ideal. Best regards, Skeet
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Danielle,Sorry for the late reply. Ultimately, you will get used to operating with more weight on your upper body, regardless of how long the vest is. I am a male, but I think the short vest is appropriate. The body can better carry heavy loads the higher they are on the shoulders and back. I backpack from time to time and aim to get the pack as high as possible. Experienced packers give this advice to men and women. Though I am no firefighter, I assume the case to be similar. Though oxygen canisters are seem long, you still want them higher on the shoulders/back, right?
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If you do not have to carry much, you might try this one:Mountainsmith Kinetic II Recycled Lumbar PackThat said, this should fit fine on a small person if you need extra space.
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No. You will find it is a perfect size and you'll appreciate the extra room over a smaller bag. Definitely not like those big backpack types.
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It has a lot of room. I was able to pack everything I needed for 3 weeks and that is a lot for a female. Though for 6 months you may want something larger if you can get away with it
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I see no difference right off the bat b/w the two models, and I don't find the Smart Back Pack lists very much in way of details. They look the same to me. We love our red one. I do find if I carry my 25 lb 1 yr old too long, my lower back does bother me some, but that may be me not adjusting the straps properly. Sorry I cannot point out any differences. I'd check with Chicco.
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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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Hi Rajeev,I would have to say no. I'm built stocky and had the straps pulled close to its end range so I highly doubt it would fit her. This pack is more suited for larger individuals in my opinion.