Regarding the torso size, the best hiking backpacks 65 liters plus for an X-small woman will have 13 inches (33 cm) torso length, there is nothing smaller on the market.
Why Would Someone Choose a Frameless Pack Over Internal or External Frame Packs?
There are many reasons why you would want to have a framed backpack, and they are easily understandable. But there are also a few reasons why some people rather choose frameless packs.
Can a Backpack Used for Hiking Be too Big?
I have seen the question from the title asked by some people, and have noticed a variety of very different answers that address completely different aspects of a pack. So the question may be ambiguous, and it is properly answered here.
Are Canvas Backpacks Good for Hiking?
When this is about hiking and backpacking backpacks, nowadays canvas backpacks are hard to find and they are not very popular. There are reasons for this.
What Is the Best Backpack for Someone New to Hiking?
The answer to the question in the title can contain various aspects, so instead of suggesting one specific pack, here I give some suggestions that are important to consider.