CUSTOM FITTING YOUR P
ACK
CUSTOM FITTING YOUR P
ACK
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I. Insert an open
hand between
the hook & loop
material in front of
the packbag but
behind the waist-
belt (Figure 2C).
II. Slide the waistbelt
into the desired
position by pulling
up or pushing
down on the
waistbelt (Figure
2D).
III. Re-velcro the
waistbelt to the
backpanel.
Figure 2C
Figure 2D
A. FIRST weight the pack with at least 25 lb.
(35 lb. is ideal).
B. NEXT put the pack on and tighten the waistbelt.
Make sure you place the waistbelt in the proper
location (Figures 2A & 2B).
2. FITTING YOUR PACK
Follow these steps IN SEQUENCE to achieve the best fit
every time you use your pack. Refer to the figure
above to identify pack parts.
Before starting, loosen all load-lifter and belt stabilizer straps.
It is recommended to wear the belt on hip bones, just under the
rib cage. If you still prefer to wear the belt low, add one to two
inches to your torso length measurement. Figure 2A shows both
the preferred placement of the waistbelt and an example of a
belt worn low. The low position is not recommended. Once
positioned correctly, tighten the belt to prevent it from sliding.
(A good rule of thumb is to have the belt buckle approximately
over your belly button.)
Benefits of wearing the belt high on the waist:
• Proper loading of the skeletal frame, further supported by
the two strongest muscle groups in the body: the
quadriceps & gluteals.
• Blood flow & nerves route across the front of the hips;
wearing the belt too low can restrict blood flow causing
muscle fatigue, nerve pinching and possible numbness.
Figure 2A
Figure 2B
hip bone
bottom two ribs
shoulder blade
ALUMINUM
STAY
provides load transfer,
strength and support.
Curved
SHOULDER STRAPS
&
padded
BACKPANEL
provide comfortable load
support.
Adjustable, padded
WAISTBELT
can be used,
tucked away or even
removed for travel.
Adjustable height
STERNUM STRAP
helps stabilize load.
BELT STABILIZER STRAPS
on waistbelt help to
transfer and control load.
1. SUSPENSION FEATURES
The Moraine and Redwing suspension features:
belly
button
recommended
position
low
position
W
AISTBEL
T
ADJUSTMENT
