How to custom fit the Makalu™ Pro, Forester™, Reality™ or Acadia™ to your body


1. FRAME SIZE

Measure your torso length using a flexible tape measure, or Gregory Fit-O-Matic. Do it two or three times, just to be sure.



If your torso measurement is: Your frame size should be:
14” – 15 _” XS (not all packs are made in XS)
15 _” – 17 _” SM
17 _” – 19 _” MD
19 _” – 21 _” LG

2. WAIST BELT SIZE

Measure your waist around the top of your hipbones.



If your waist measurement is: Your belt size should be:
22” – 28” SM
28” – 34” MD
34” – Larger LG


To change the waist belt size, reach behind the waist belt and locate the plastic panel and metal slider that attach the belt onto the pack. Release the front buckle and remove the side stabilizer strap. Twist the metal sliders to remove from the plastic attachment and slide the belt out from behind the lumbar pad. Reverse the process to install the correct size belt.

3. SHOULDER HARNESS SELECTION

Shoulder harnesses come in six sizes:
- Men’s SM, MD, and LG
- Women’s XS, SM, and MD

In general, the shoulder harness size is usually the same as the frame size. Check to make sure the main curve on the harness is level with your armpit. Make sure the load lifter straps on top of the harness are loose.



The sternum strap may be moved up or down on the shoulder harness by releasing the snaps that attach it. The only rule of thumb is that it should be in a comfortable position, and it should not restrict your breathing.

4. SHOULDER HARNESS INSTALLATION

Your torso length determines the shoulder harness setting.

If your frame size is:
XS SM MD LG
15” – 15 _” 17” – 17 _” 19” – 19 _” 21” – 21 _”
14” – 14 _” 16” – 16 _” 18” – 18 _” 20” – 20 _”



Twist the metal slider at the top of the harness to remove it from the Auto·Cant™ slot. Reverse the process to re-install.