Women's backpacks

The back system tends to be shorter, the shoulder straps are shaped so they do not rub in the armpits and across the chest, and the hip belt follows a different pelvic tilt. You will notice the difference mainly with a load over ten kilos, when a poorly routed strap starts to cut in. Choose based on your measured back length, not your height — two women of the same height can need a different size. If a men's model fits you better, feel free to take it; what matters is how the backpack fits, not what is on the label.