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What companies have you found to make good quality/well fitting backpacks for women? The girlfriend is wanting to get into backpacking and having bought cheaper packs before would like to find something that will last and is comfortable.
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McHale, if you really want the BEST womens pack. Osprey packs also seem to get good reviews.
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I'll second the Osprey, my wife has an Ariel 65 and loves it. Can't go wrong with the McHales or Mystery Ranch packs either but you'll spend a bit more money for them.
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Granite Gear is also another company that makes good backpacks for women. My wife wears a Kifaru KU 5200 and likes it a lot, granted nearly 3X the cost of the Osprey Ariel, but it hauls weight like a champ.
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Osprey- also try the REI branded packs.
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The new KUIU frame and suspension is engineered with horizontal flexion for a frame that moves with you to maximize comfort and mobility. It also has a inset waist belt pivot and independent should pad adjustment that allows for a custom fit. First carbon fiber frame, and therefore the lightest.
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I bought an Ortovox for my wife. She is a bazonko downhill skiier. The pack is for back country downhill stuff and designed for women.
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