1. Select a Harness
The shoulder harness comes in two sizes for a custom fit.
The harness is vertically adjustable over a 3-inch (75mm) range on the P017 & P019 packframes.

Harness Recommendation Chart How to measure your torso height-- Use a soft tape and measure down your spine. Measure from the bony protrusion at the base of your neck down to the point between the tops of your hipbones. P450-series Journeyman Modular Pack P017 (best choice for backpacking) or P019 Heavy-duty Pack Frames Short to Medium Torso Torso is 48cm (19") or less or If you are about 160cm to 178cm (5'4" to 5'10") and average body build. If your chest is 112cm (44") or more, consider the H250. P450a (Small/Medium H245 Harness) P017a or P019a (Small/Medium H245 Harness) Medium to Long Torso Torso is more than 48cm (19") or If you are about 173cm to 203cm (5'8" to 6'6") P450b (Medium/Large H250 Harness) P017b or P019b (Medium/Large H250 Harness) If you are in between sizes and weigh 80 kg+ (175+ lbs) with a chest size of 112cm (44") or more, then choose the H250. A tall person up to about 190cm (6'3") can wear the smaller H245 harness, however it just won't fit as well as a H250 would--the padded straps won't wrap down in front as far and the sternum strap may catch you in the neck. A smaller person, on the other hand, cannot wear the H250 harness as the straps in front won't cinch down.

Customers with older harnesses (pre-2000) may require a modifications to work with the current breed of packs.

2. Pick a Belt Weight (order separately, not included with pack or packframes)
The Journeyman pack can be used with or without a waist belt. The only time we recommend not using a belt is when you are only using the pack traveling in and out of airports and don't want the extra bulk.

Belt Weight Recommendation Chart Click for Waist Belt Sizing Info. P450-series Journeyman Modular Pack P017 (best choice for backpacking) or P019 Heavy-duty Pack Frames Small to Medium Loads 10kg (20 lbs.) or less Standard Kinesis "Black Belt" (B106, B107, B108, B109, B111). B503 adapter is required. Heavy-duty Belt (B307, B308, B309 & B311) Medium to Large Loads 10kg (20 lbs.) or less or all-day hikes Heavy-duty Belts (B307, B308, B309 & B311) Heavy-duty Belt (B307, B308, B309 & B311)

Heavy-duty Pack Frame Notes You may attach a Journeyman pack (remove the harness from the JM pack first to save weight) onto a heavy-duty pack frame to extend your load capacity. It takes up the whole width of the P017 frame, but only about 2/3s of the height, leaving enough room for a sleeping bag, tent & foam pad, thus converting this bag into a "system" pack. The harnesses on the heavy-duty pack frames and Journeyman packs are interchangeable, so you can detach it from the one and reattach to the Journeyman for day hikes. Taller individuals may find the Journeyman pack a little short and the heavy-duty pack frames more comfortable for long trips. As a general rule, we recommend the narrower and lighter P017 pack frame for backpacking with the Journeman pack. The P019 was primarily designed to carry a long lens case and a tripod side-by-side. A Journeyman pack will not carry in the center of the P019.