How do I adjust the straps on my backpack?
Author: Bailey Alberello
Website: http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com
Added: Mon, Nov 20, 2006 9:37:41
Category: Backpack Questions
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There are several straps in your backpack with different purposes and adjustments. These straps are designed for proper fitting to your body.
- Buckled straps, or the pelvic load adjusters, are located between the pack frame and hip belt. Tightening the buckled straps will permanently hold your load in place without shifting or swaying. This procedure minimizes your total mobility but provides better load control, which is helpful in vertical terrain.
- The padded shoulder harness straps are designed to fit to your shoulders smoothly and can be adjusted at various points of attachment on the pack.
- The shoulder load adjuster straps are attached to the shoulder harness at the collar bone, passing over the shoulders and attaching high up on the pack. This should be elevated at a 45 degree angle, which is considered the neutral angle when the pack is weighed. The weight will drop to the waist if these straps are angled greater than 45 degrees, allowing a top-heavy load, while angles lower than 45 degrees will overload your shoulders.
- The sternum strap keeps the shoulder straps steady on your shoulders. This can be adjusted by moving it either up or down on the shoulder harness, riding it above the part or your chest which expands upon breathing. You can experiment with adjusting the sternum strap tensions to find the most comfortable adjustments for you under different trail and load conditions.
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