Encounter Divide 2800 | Valo
Size Guide
All charts show body measurements, not garment measurements. For technical outdoor use, choose your size from body data first, then adjust for layering and fit preference. If your numbers fall between sizes, see the fit notes under each table.
Men’s Tops
Body measurements in inches. Arm length from center back neck to wrist.
| Size | Chest in | Waist in | Hip in | Arm in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 34–36 | 28–30 | 35–37 | 32.5–33 |
| M | 38–40 | 32–34 | 38–40 | 33.5–34 |
| L | 42–44 | 36–38 | 41–43 | 34.5–35 |
| XL | 46–48 | 40–42 | 44–46 | 35.5–36 |
| 2XL | 50–52 | 44–46 | 47–49 | 36.5–37 |
| 3XL | 54–56 | 48–50 | 50–52 | 37–37.5 |
Between chest and waist sizes: use chest for jackets, waist for pants. Between sizes for layering: go one size up.
Men’s Bottoms
Numeric waist sizes. Inseam shown regular; short/tall available on selected styles.
| Waist tag | Waist in | Hip in | Inseam R in | Inseam T in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30–31 | 37–38 | 31 | 34 |
| 32 | 32–33 | 39–40 | 32 | 34 |
| 34 | 34–35 | 41–42 | 32 | 34 |
| 36 | 36–37 | 43–44 | 32 | 34 |
| 38 | 38–39 | 45–46 | 32 | 34 |
| 40 | 40–41 | 47–48 | 32 | 34 |
Base & insulation bottoms
Base layers run next-to-skin; insulation/rain bottoms use the same waist tag but add room. If wearing heavy base layers, stay true to waist tag or size up one for insulated shells.
Women’s Tops
Body measurements in inches. Arm length from center back neck to wrist.
| Size | Chest in | Waist in | Hip in | Arm in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 32–33 | 25–26 | 35–36 | 30–30.5 |
| S | 34–35 | 27–28 | 37–38 | 30.5–31 |
| M | 36–37.5 | 29–30 | 39–40 | 31–31.5 |
| L | 38.5–40.5 | 31.5–33 | 41.5–43 | 32–32.5 |
| XL | 42–44 | 35–37 | 44–46 | 32.5–33 |
| 2XL | 46–48 | 39–41 | 48–50 | 33.5–34 |
Women’s Bottoms
Numeric waist sizes; regular inseam shown. Select short/tall on product page when available.
| Size | Waist in | Hip in | Inseam R in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 / XS | 26 | 36 | 31 |
| 4 / S | 27 | 37 | 31 |
| 6 / S | 28 | 38 | 31 |
| 8 / M | 29 | 39 | 31 |
| 10 / M | 30 | 40 | 31 |
| 12 / L | 31.5 | 41.5 | 31 |
| 14 / XL | 33 | 43 | 31 |
Base-layer bottoms run slimmer next to skin; rain/insulated bottoms use the same waist size with added room. If between waist and hip, use hip for relaxed pants and waist for fitted styles.
How to Measure
- Chest / bust Arms relaxed at sides, measure around the fullest part under the armpits, keep tape level.[12](@ref)
- Waist Measure around the natural waist at the narrowest point, usually just above the hip bones.[3](@ref)
- Hip / seat Stand with feet hip-width apart, measure around the widest part of the hips/seat.[2](@ref)
- Arm / sleeve With arm slightly bent, measure from center back of neck, across the shoulder, to the wrist bone.[12](@ref)
- Inseam From the crotch seam down the inside leg to the ankle; for boots, measure to the floor.[3](@ref)
- Hand / glove Measure palm circumference around the knuckles without the thumb; check model-specific cuff notes separately.
Use a flexible tape, measure over lightweight clothing, and avoid pulling the tape tight. For layering, remeasure while wearing your usual base layer.
Fit Types
Suggested Layering by Condition
General rule: a base, mid, insulated and rain piece in the same body size will stack for most conditions. If you regularly wear two heavy midlayers under a soft shell, size the soft shell up one. Never size a rain shell down to force insulation underneath—it compresses loft and reduces warmth.[6](@ref)
Should I size up for layering?
If you only add a base layer, stay true to body size. For fleece plus insulation plus shell, size outer pieces up one. Soft shells with multiple midlayers also benefit from one size up.
My chest and waist suggest different sizes—which do I use?
For jackets and tops, use chest. For pants and belts, use waist. For one-piece suits, choose by the larger of the two and note alterations.
Do these numbers match the garment tag?
No. Tables show body measurements. Actual garment circumferences vary by fabric stretch, style and fit type; check the product page for model-specific notes.
What if I am between inseam lengths?
Choose regular if within 0.5 in; choose tall if you wear hiking boots or prefer full coverage, short if ankle break is preferred. Untaped hems can be altered.
Do base layers shrink?
Merino blends may relax slightly when wet and recover after drying; synthetics stay stable. Follow cold-wash, flat-dry care labels. If between sizes in merino, choose the closer size for next-to-skin use.
Best Use: Whitetail
This whitetail hunting day pack is the best-in-class mobile solution for hauling your treestand, climbing system, or gear to the stand. The main body is built from our soft-brushed Encounter material, so it’s ultra-quiet to not spook deer, even on the most still and quiet mornings.
Build features include an exceptionally durable Divide pocket for securing and hauling a treestand or treestand accessories. With an intuitive design, the Divide pocket is simple and easy to use and strategically centered for optimal head clearance and equal load distribution.
Its dual-density foam suspension and internal frame system are comfortable and strong for up to 50-pounds of treestand gear. The pack exterior features a tall, low-profile, and abrasion resistant side pocket for carrying sharp and oversized tools and accessories. While you’re not hauling treestand gear, its versatile design fully functions as a standalone whitetail hunting pack.
The pack features a tree connection strap for quiet and convenient storage while you’re in the stand. The included internal organizer can be removed and hung independent of the pack for quick, easy, and quiet access to your treestand hunting essentials.
Brushed Encounter Woven
840D Ballistic Nylon
Ducksan Neo Airmesh®
Best Use: Whitetail
Whether you’re hauling a treestand or spending all day in the stand, this ultra-quiet and innovative whitetail hunting pack is engineered for versatility. Its durable Divide pocket easily packs awkward-to-carry treestand gear, while its removeable hanging organizer keeps your essentials quickly and quietly accessible.
- Divide feature for tree stand or accessories
- Removable hanging organizer for quick access to essentials
- Main pocket for extra clothing and hydration
- Deployable tree attachment strap system
- Polycarbonate frame sheet with dual aluminum stays
- Dual thickness shoulder strap foam for ergonomic comfort
- High ventilation back panel construction
- Zippered pocket and hydration sleeve in main compartment
- Side and front stuff-it pockets
- Top, bottom, and Divide pocket compression straps
- Adjustable sternum strap
- Internal mesh storage pockets
- Removable hip belt