Berghaus backpack sizes. Help!

[culbianco]

I'm having a dilemma about the size of my backpack. In an old Berghaus catalog (1995), there's a size guide. Based on my back length, I'd be a size 1 (back length 45 to 50 cm/my back is 45 or 46cm). However, I found some size guides online (based on height) that say I should be a size 2 (I'm 1.72 m tall). My backpack is the Aztec (Cyclops II), size 2. If anyone could help me, it would be a great help.

 

[Limaed]

Back size on Berghaus was (is?) 1-4 with 1 being the smallest. Based on your height I’d say you need a size 2. I’m presuming some people have long legs and a short body hence the old information. I think in reality the overall height is more important. I used Berghaus packs for about 35 years, a size 1 is small, most average people fit a 2.

 

[Lean'n'mean]

Not quite sure what you're asking. If you already have a Berghaus pack (size 2) either it fits you or it doesn't. Do you find the size 2 too big for you, hence the question or am I missing something ?
One should always use back length as the guide & not height, military rucks often just use height & it's really hit & miss if they fit unless they have adjustible back systems.

 

[culbianco]

Back size on Berghaus was (is?) 1-4 with 1 being the smallest. Based on your height I’d say you need a size 2. I’m presuming some people have long legs and a short body hence the old information. I think in reality the overall height is more important. I used Berghaus packs for about 35 years, a size 1 is small, most average people fit a 2.

Intuitively, I think so too. But in the catalog I based on the back length, I should use size 1. I was unable to post a photo here in the forum. The catalog also has an easy way to tell if the back length is correct: the angle of the load lifters (30 degrees). However, once you put it on, the angle is much smaller, which means the back is too long (according to what's written). It's in Italian, so I suspect it was translated incorrectly. It's the only explanation, because I agree that size 1 should be for very short people.
thank you very much for your reply

 

[culbianco]

Not quite sure what you're asking. If you already have a Berghaus pack (size 2) either it fits you or it doesn't. Do you find the size 2 too big for you, hence the question or am I missing something ?
One should always use back length as the guide & not height, military rucks often just use height & it's really hit & miss if they fit unless they have adjustible back systems.

Yes, I have a size 2 backpack (Aztec/ 65 l / cyclops II), I'm not convinced by the angle of the load lifters. My back is 46 cm. the length of the backpack is 50 cm. I can't figure out how to measure the true length of the back (directly on the backpack). at the shoulder strap attachment? They weren't even able to do it in a specialized shop! thank you very much for your reply