Task Card 1

"Determining Torso Length"

The student who is determining their torso length, must circle a yes or no on the task card
after their partner has performed the task. After calculating your torso length, fill in the appropriate size on the line provided below.


Locate the bump at the base of your partners neck.
YES              NO
Tilt head forward.
YES              NO
Start at that spot with the tape measure and measure down spine following curves.
YES              NO
Place hands on hips so you can feel your iliac crest (pointy protrusions on front of hips)
YES             NO
Position hands so thumbs are reaching behind.
YES             NO
Partner will measure to point where tape crosses an imaginary line drawn between thumbs (distance is torso length).
YES             NO

3 Categories

Small - up to 17 1/2"
Medium/Regular - 18" to 19 1/2"
Large/Tall - 20" & Up

My torso length is _________ , therefore my appropriate backpack size is ____________.

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