Our Cutaway Pack comes in three sizes (Tiempo is one size):
16"
18"
20"
The most reliable way to choose a comfortable pack size is to measure your torso from your C7 vertebra at the base of your neck to the spot on your hips where you would want your hip belt to sit. If you do not plan to use a hip belt, use that as a starting point to determine where you want the bottom of your pack to be. You can size down if you wish for your pack to be clear of your butt and hips. If you do plan to use your pack with a hip belt, please stick to the sizing method above and pick the larger size if in-between sizes.
Also take the following into consideration:
Make sure to stand up straight while measuring.
Use a flexible measuring tape or a string (make sure it's not stretchy!) for a more accurate measurement.
If you have friends, make one of them help you.
If you like wearing your pack low with straps loose, you might want to size up on straps and down on pack size.
If you are between sizes and anticipate your pack being relatively empty much of the time, size down.
Shoulder Strap Sizing
Our straps come in four sizes:
16.0in / 41cm
17.5in / 44.5cm
19.0in / 48cm
20.5in / 52cm
The best way to determine your strap size is to take a measurement along the path of the strap, then select the size that more closely resembles your measurement. When in doubt, go up a size. If you need a size that is larger or smaller than what we currently offer, please let us know by emailing us at contact@nashvillepack.com.
Please follow these steps when taking your strap measurement:
Stand up straight with your back against the wall.
Find the base of your sternum and imagine a horizontal line traveling across your rib cage. The most comfortable place for the bottom of your straps should fall within an inch or two of this line.
Simulate the line of pressure at the bottom of the straps by pressing down with the side of your thumbs. This should help you determine the most natural/comfortable place for the bottom of the straps to ride.
With a measuring tape or string, measure from this point up over the middle of your shoulder (following the path the strap will take), and to the wall behind you at the same height as the top of your shoulder.
Hip Belt Sizing
Our hip belts come in three size ranges:
Small: 26" - 33"
Medium: 33" - 41"
Large: 42" - 48"
Measure your waist at the point where you would wear your hip belt. DO NOT use your pants size! This will not give you an accurate number. If you are between sizes, going to the larger size will give you extra padding without going too close the the minimum size the belt can accommodate.
Need some extra storage for your belt? Check out our removable hip belt pockets.
They're large enough for cameras, snacks, and other ditty items, and come with dual zipper pulls so you can easily open and close them with one hand. These pockets clip into our hip belt wings and are made even more secure with a rubberized elastic strap that wraps around the wing. Add them when you need them and leave them at home when you don't.
You can also add our 1" Removable Hip Belt to the pocket to make a standalone fanny pack.
These pockets are made from remnant pack fabrics and feature a #5 HHH waterproof zipper. The pockets will shed water, but we don't recommend depending on these pockets to protect moisture-sensitive items such as non-waterproof cameras or phones. Please use additional water protection for these items.
