How to take a torso and waist measurement for a backpack fitting

Ever wondered how to measure your torso and waist for a backpack fitting? This video will show you exactly how.

A few days ago I was in the Lake District with Tom Gale, Founder of Atom Packs and there couldn't be a better person to show how to take the torso and waist measurement so I could get fitted for my very own, custom Atom+ backpack.

It's very easy to measure your torso and waist, but important to know if you're planning on ordering a custom backpack that's perfectly fitted to your body.

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Kit list as of June 2020:

Backpacks
Atom+: bit.ly/31oHlFF
ULA Circuit: bit.ly/37XbigX

SHELTERS
Stratospire 2: bit.ly/317A9gS
Zpacks Solplex: bit.ly/2CtyJmr

SLEEP SYSTEMS
Katabatic Sawatch: bit.ly/3fWSxNM
Katabatic Palisade: bit.ly/3ewt5OL
Neoair Xlite: bit.ly/2YrKSB4

FOOTWEAR
Altra Lone Peak 4.0: bit.ly/2B5fHm8
Gaiters - Altra gaiters: bit.ly/37ViBFY

CLOTHING

Waterproof shells
Rohan Helix: bit.ly/37ZKbSo
OR Helium 2: bit.ly/3fVmzBq
Frogg Toggs: bit.ly/2Nqlrth

Insulated jackets
Patagonia Micropuff Hoodie: bit.ly/2YwQZ7f
Trespass Rustler: bit.ly/3i0HODx

Base layers
Ice Breaker base layer: bit.ly/3eGSdlG

Shirts
Rohan Expedition: bit.ly/388teWl

Shorts
Patagonia Striders: bit.ly/2Npw2EX

Hats
REI desert cap: bit.ly/3hWUKdJ
Berghaus beanie: bit.ly/31dGvvi

Sunglasses
Sungods: bit.ly/2zZ0wKG

Gloves
Salomon gloves: bit.ly/2ByVMMf
Ski gloves: bit.ly/383TCQX

Socks
Injinjis: bit.ly/3dwpmPG
Darn Toughs: bit.ly/3hX28G2
Sealskinz: bit.ly/3hXAnNG
NB Flat Knit: bit.ly/31e0Dx1

Mosquito net
Smidge: bit.ly/2B8d9DH

Buff
Camino Buff: bit.ly/31awGho


FILM AND SOUND

Phone
iPhone 11 Pro Max: bit.ly/2NosT83

Drones
DJI Mavic Air 2: bit.ly/31oIn4v
DJI Mavic Air 1: bit.ly/2VbNn8E

Cameras
Canon M50: bit.ly/3eyCPrQ
Sony RX100V: bit.ly/2NqQOUy

Mics
Röde Micro: bit.ly/2Npt1nX

Tripods
Gorilla Pod 1K: bit.ly/31c74Rf
Gorilla Pod 500: bit.ly/3ewApts
Manfrotto Action: bit.ly/2Ys689O


NAVIGATION

GPS units
Garmin InReach Mini: bit.ly/384Keg4
Garmin GPS Map 66i: bit.ly/3dxY4bI

Compass
Silva Field: bit.ly/31aS3iD


WATER TREATMENT

Filter
Sawyer Squeeze: bit.ly/2YwRJt3

Purifying drops
Aquamira drops: bit.ly/3euuQM9

Water storage
Cnoc Vecto 2L: bit.ly/31e1AFB


ELECTRONICS

Power banks
20,000mah: bit.ly/2NnBQyA
13,000mah: bit.ly/3hZhvOg

GPS tracking watch
Garmin Forerunner 35: bit.ly/3drJUc9

Wall chargers
UK : bit.ly/2BxbgQW
US : bit.ly/3dpUIrb

Data
Apple SD reader: bit.ly/2VfnnsW


EQUIPMENT

Lights
NU25: bit.ly/2Z5S70p
H2R Nova: bit.ly/2BB5fCV
Tiki: bit.ly/3hXBKfi

Ice axe
Grivel Helix: bit.ly/2Z6e0Nm

Trekking poles
Alpine Carbon Cork: bit.ly/3hXWiUL

Traction
Microspikes: bit.ly/3fQC5hV

Stove
MSR Pocket Rocket 2: bit.ly/2Vfl4WL

Spoons and knives
TITO titanium spoon: bit.ly/3ey0oAT
Victorinox mini classic: bit.ly/2Yr7dP8

Poop trowel
Deuce of Spades trowel: bit.ly/3i7H3c6

Sit pad
Kumfie pad: bit.ly/3euvJnX

Tent stakes
Tarptent stakes: bit.ly/3hZik9O
MSR Mini Ground Hogs: bit.ly/3ew7VAe
OEX Y-shaped stakes: bit.ly/31bAnnd

Tent poles
Zpacks carbon fibre tent poles: bit.ly/3du14pM

Ground sheet
Polycryo ground sheet: bit.ly/37XLmBW


STORAGE

Pack liners and pods
Atom Packs DCF pack liner: bit.ly/2YrMPxo
Heacy-duty rubble sacks: bit.ly/31dqPba

Dry bags and stuff sacks
Sea to Summit 4L Nano: bit.ly/3hVi8Z3
OEX 2L dry bag: bit.ly/3dx6qjX
Katabatic Gear silynylon stuff sack: bit.ly/3expU9n

Pouches and wallets
Zpacks DCF Wallet: bit.ly/2VgbQcL
Zpacks DCF utility pouch: bit.ly/2CuHAEq

Food storage
Loksak OPSak: bit.ly/2Nq2VkD
Ziploc freezer bags: bit.ly/2Z8GOVz

MISC ITEMS
Bodyglide: bit.ly/2Nt5Wka
Carmex lip balm: bit.ly/31bqBRW
Lifesystems Nano first aid kit: bit.ly/37XVv1v
Croakies eyewear retainer: bit.ly/2B8fmit

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