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Small pack for tall peeps.

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Bill Kirby · · Keene New York · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 480

I'm looking for a 25-30L pack that fits a 22" torso. I've noticed that most of the smaller packs only come in one size. That one size fits all usually says 17-19.It seems that once the pack gets to 35L and above then the maker offers two sizes, 16-18 and 19-21. I've been thinking Cilogear 30. a friend told me the straps are uncomfortable and should be wider. CCW only has one size. BD would be nice but..

Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I've searched here and googled but came up empty

Tronald Dump · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2013 · Points: 10

Email CCW, I'm 99.99% certain they are willing to modify it to what you'd like.

Ray Pinpillage · · West Egg · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 180

CCW does custom sizes.

Bill Kirby · · Keene New York · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 480

Thanks guys! I really like their smallest pack. Very minimum on the outside.

KenH307 · · Laramie, WY · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 25

Here's another vote for CCW. I had Randy do a slightly modified Ozone for me a few months back, and I'm psyched on it. Exactly what I wanted, trim, bomb proof, not a stitch out of place, and he got the order out even faster than expected.

Scott O · · Anchorage · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 70

I'm 6'3" and like my Cilogear 30L

Bill Kirby · · Keene New York · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 480
Scott O wrote:I'm 6'3" and like my Cilogear 30L
Good to know.. Do you know what your jacket size is? Unusual request I know.
jaredj · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 165

The Cilo 30 is at least two inches shorter than the CCW Valdez in its standard size. The CCW Valdez is ballpark height of the Cilo 30:30, maybe a little shorter.

Scott O · · Anchorage · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 70
Bill Kirby wrote: Good to know.. Do you know what your jacket size is? Unusual request I know.
Depends on the jacket. Most of the time I'm a large, but at the risk of sleeves being too short.
Bill Kirby · · Keene New York · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 480

My bad Scott, I meant suit jacket size. I'm a 50 long so I think the pack straps need to be pretty long.

Mark NH · · 03053 · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 0

Cant say better things about Randy and CCW. He will do custom mods and is always very reasonable in pricing. I own three CCW packs.

Ozone - no mods - summer go to pack for cragging, one day climbs and even hiking

Chernobyl - no mods - for couple day alpine routes or cold day trips needing lots of gear

Valdez - most recent purchase with a few different mods. Best day ice cragging pack ever!

Scott O · · Anchorage · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 70
Bill Kirby wrote:My bad Scott, I meant suit jacket size. I'm a 50 long so I think the pack straps need to be pretty long.
Gotcha. 44L
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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