Ready Made: The Notch - 40L - Large Torso (Factory 2nd)
Perfect additions to Ready Made: The Notch - 40L - Large Torso (Factory 2nd)
The Hipbelt Pocket
£22.50
Sticker Pack
£4.00
Description
This pack is a factory 2nd due to a bar tack needing to be redone leaving some stitch holes which has been patched on the inside. This is on both sides.
Ready Made: The Notch
Capacity: 40 Litre
Torso Size: Large
Hipbelt Size: Please select when ordering
Colours & Set Up: As on our standard 40L Notch
Features
4 inch wide Dual adjustable hipbelt. Removable.
Comes with 4 adjusters that tighten by pulling inwards allowing you to dial in the perfect fit.
Lumbar pad
Made with 10mm EVA foam and 3mm thick spacer mesh.
Plastic Frame with removable Alloy stay
Removable frame sheet made of 1mm thick plastic with a sewn-in 12mm / ½" alloy bar. The frame for a medium torso length weighs 91g of plastic, and 58g of alloy.
Padded back panel
Uses shaped 8mm closed cell foam. Can be removed when the pack is empty for a 25g weight reduction.
S-shaped shoulder straps
Sewn using our own laminated 10mm foam, durable 210d Robic Extreema face fabric and breathable, soft 3mm spacer mesh.
Dual shoulder pockets
Super stretchy and big enough to hold most smartphones, a day’s worth of snacks or a 700ml water bottle. The elastic is fixed and, owing to its clever design, does not need a tensioner.
Roll top closure
The closure has a 15mm vertical side compression. The roll top can also be clipped together at the top (dry bag style) and the side compression clipped around the front of the bag to aid carrying snowshoes or maybe a huge packs of chips etc.
Z side elastics
Great for securing trekking poles, tent poles or drying your socks.
Bottom pocket
Easy-access bottom pocket with trash port made with Dyneema stretch fabric.
Large front pocket
Made with Dyneema stretch fabric. Can hold 5L, not included in the total volume.
Side pockets
Two 2.5L forward-facing, deep and low side pockets made with 210D Robic Extreema. Each one is big enough to keep 2 x 1L Smartwater bottles steady, yet low enough to reach whilst the pack is worn.
Front zig-zag elastic
Removable and designed to be able to store a folded Z-rest or assist with air drying your clothes.
Side compression webbing with adjuster
These are there to secure a trekking pole or tent poles when stored in the side pocket.
Sternum Strap
Elasticated and height adjustable. Whistle.
Ice Axe loop
Sewn-in loop to easily connect an ice axe or walking poles.
Materials
Ecopak EPX200
Body and base
210d Robic Extreema
Side pockets, shoulder straps and hipbelt
Dyneema Mesh
Front pocket and bottom pocket
500D Textured Nylon (similar to Cordura)
Backpanel
Find your hip measurement
Take the tape measure and wrap it around your hips bones (or where you wear your hip belt). Where the two ends overlap is your hip measurement, use the chart below to find your size. If you are in between two sizes, going for the smaller of the two will ensure a good fit - trust us on this.
| Hipbelt Size | Inches | Centimetres |
| Extra Small | 28 - 30 | 71 - 76 |
| Small | 30 - 32 | 76 - 81 |
| Medium | 32 - 34 | 81 - 86 |
| Large | 34 - 36 | 86 - 91 |
| Extra Large | 36 - 38 | 91 - 96 |
| XXL |
38 - 40 | 96 - 101 |
| XXXL | 40 - 42 | 101 - 107 |
Perfect Hipbelt Fitment
How to measure your Torso
Follow our 5-step guide to find the perfect fit.
Please note!
Your torso size is not necessarily linked to your height or weight. If you take a large t-shirt it won’t necessarily mean your torso is a size large. So please, measure before buying.
Finding an accurate measurement is simple, but you may find it easier if you ask someone to help you measure up.
1. Find your C7 vertebrae
Tilt your head forward and find the bony bump at the base of your neck - this is your C7 vertebrae and the top point of our measurement. Place the top of the tape measure or string here and then tip your head back up to neutral.
2. Find your iliac crest
Place your hands on the top of your hip bones with your thumbs pointing towards your spine. Draw an imaginary line between your thumbs, where this line meets your spine is your iliac crest. If you are measuring on your own, then adjust the waistband of your trousers to sit at this point and tighten your belt - you will measure to the top of your belt.
3. Measure the distance between the two
Measure from the C7 down to the iliac crest (or your belt if you are measuring solo): make a note of the number - this is your torso size.
4. Measure again
A wise person once said, measure twice: cut once. Custom packs are non-refundable, and returns are painful for everyone, so take the time to get this right. Apply a little common sense at this point - if you normally wear Small t-shirts but have measured as an X-Large, maybe let's go back to step 1! If you are unsure, please send us an email and we can help.
5. Torso size
Once you are satisfied with your measurement, refer to the table below to find your size. If you are in between two sizes, going for the smaller of the two will ensure a good fit - trust us on this.
| Torso Size | Inches | Centimetres |
| Small | 15-17 | 38-43 |
| Medium | 18-19 | 46-48 |
| Large | 20-21 | 51-53 |
| Extra Large | 22-23 | 56-58 |
The Notch EP40
Get a quick video run-through of the Notch from Tom.
Small volume, big miles.
The Notch is a compact yet robust thru-hiking pack created to be a resilient companion over thousands of miles of hiking.
