Salewa 1174 Ultra Train 18 BP 5740, Manual

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3.| ADJUSTING YOUR BACKPACK
How to get the best fit:
1. Loosen all straps (shoulder straps, load control straps, waist belt, com-
pression straps) before you load the pack.
2. If your backpack has a back regulation system, follow the instructions in
the table to identify your torso length and set the correct back length.
3. Pull in the waist belt so that it sits just above the pelvis. Make sure that your
iliac crest is centred between the waist belt padding. Close the buckles.
Secure the loose ends of the straps.
4. Tighten (but don’t overtighten) the shoulder straps until the carrying
system meets the back. The attachment point of the shoulder straps
should be about one inch below the seventh vertebra (C7). If necessary,
readjust the back length.
5. If your pack has them, tighten the load control straps at the top of the
shoulder straps.
6. Close and adjust the length of the chest (sternum) strap, and make sure
it sits at the right height (at your sternum). A snug fit will help stabilise
the pack. Take care not to create pressure points.
7. Check the load control straps again and ensure that your shoulder straps fit
snugly around your shoulders.
GENERAL INFORMATION
torso
measurement
fixed back
length size
CUSTOM FIT PRO
back length
male
CUSTOM FIT PRO
back length
female
38/40cm
SHORT
SHORT
40/45cm SHORT MEDIUM
45/50cm
REGULAR
MEDIUM LARGE
50/53cm LARGE
4.| PACKING YOUR BACKPACK
We recommend that you never pack more than 70% of your pack’s volume.
The extra room will come in useful if you have to unpack the contents and
quickly pack them again.
– Space is limited, so it makes sense to pack systematically. This also
makes your pack easier to carry. We recommend packing as follows:
store lighter items, such as your sleeping bag and reserve clothes at the
bottom; keep heavy items such as your cooking equipment or tent in
the area of your upper back.
– Store valuable item such as documents, money, keys etc. in the dedi-
cated pocket.
– Pack items you want close to hand at the top or in outside pockets: extra
clothing, water bottle, maps, compass, snacks, etc.
– Fasten longer items, such as tent poles or trekking poles, to the side
of the pack using the compression straps – and store the loose ends
away in the side pockets. If required, large and bulky items (sleeping
mat, tent, etc.) can be attached on the outside using compression straps.
– Store your cooking equipment, food, spare clothing and other items in
the main compartment. Keep your most frequently used gear close to
the top. Less frequently used kit (e.g. bivouac sack) can stay at the bot-
tom.
– The separate bottom compartment is meant for your lighter items, such
as your sleeping bag or spare base layers.
5.| CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Backpacks do not need much care and maintenance. Stains can be cleaned
off with water. Lubricate the zippers occasionally with silicone or oil.
Although, if you use your pack in dusty areas, don’t use silicone or oil as
they attract dust. If your zippers stick, clean them with an old toothbrush.
6.| CONTACT
Got a question? Need a suggestion?
Please contact us at: www.salewa.it/it/contacts/