What makes a backpack a women's backpack?
- By
- Aparna Patel
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- 6 Aug, 2023
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According to the producer of the backpacks:
“SL“ stands for Slim Line. The entire pack, including the carrying
system, is designed with a woman’s physique in mind, but can also be
used by anyone with a smaller torso and frame.Features of the SL system:
- A slightly shorter back length (to accommodate a shorter torso). The SL back system with its lower shoulder strap anchor point is a bit
shorter than the standard version.- A more conical shaped hip belt, which further accommodates a greater arch in the spine. The SL hip belt anchor points are set
closer together, and are slightly curved angling diagonally upward.
The fins are also pre-shaped so that the fastened hip belt has a
conical shape delivering a customized fit.- SL shoulder straps are both narrower in width and shorter in length, have narrow tapered ends and smaller buckles. They avoid
chafing in the armpits and eliminate pressure points in the chest
area. Further, the SL shoulder straps are set closer together. Thus,
they stay in place and do not slip off the shoulders.- The SL shoulder straps have an S-shape and feature softly lined edges on both sides, allowing them to curve around sensitive areas,
and not chafe.Who else can wear SL?
Our SL rucksacks are designed to fit the average athletic female build. However, since not everyone fits the
norm it is likely that standard models also fit female users perfectly
well and vice versa: SL models fit men with slim builds and younger
guys.
The women’s backpacks have different shape to accommodate for the fact that most women have narrower chest, so women’s backpacks are generally narrower. Some have shoulder straps shaped differently (S-shape) not to go on top of breasts. Same goes for the shape of the hip belt to accommodate for different shape of men’s and women’s hips. Also general size adjustment range is different, backpacks harness for women are generally smaller.
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