CUSTOM FITTING YOUR P
ACK
CUSTOM FITTING YOUR P
ACK
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a. Reach behind the mesh
panel from the bottom
and generously loosen
the black vertical strap
behind the backpanel
(Figure 2G).
b. Find the chrome buttons
and the clevis pins on
the frame under the
backpanel. Remove the
clevis pins on either side
of the frame.
c. Push in the two chrome
buttons (Figure 2H) while
sliding the frame up or
down (Figure 2I).
d. Replace the clevis pins in
holes just underneath
chrome buttons and
tighten the vertical strap.
Figure 2G
Figure 2I
Figure 2H
If the shoulder straps are
pinching your neck or
shoulders or feel too wide,
you need to adjust the
clevis pins that attach to
straps to the frame.
I. Remove split ring from
clevis pin (Figure 2D).
II. Slide clevis pin out
of frame (Figure 2E).
III. Insert clevis pin into
desired hole (Figure 2F)
and replace split ring.
IV. Repeat steps I-III for
opposite side.
SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
Figure 2E
Figure 2D
Figure 2F
TORSO
LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
Figure 2L
D. Snug the load-lifter straps (Figure
2J), if applicable.
This lifts the shoulder
straps (and the pack’s weight) off the top
of your shoulders. Don’t allow the load-
lifters to pull the shoulder straps more than
1/2" off your shoulder, or it will cause
pressure points.
E. OPTIONAL-
Position the sternum strap (Figure
2K) on your chest, and pull it
snug.
The sternum strap should cross
your chest high, just below your clavicle,
so it doesn’t interfere with your breath-
ing. Some people find it more comfort-
able not to use the sternum strap when
breathing hard—especially at altitude.
F. OPTIONAL-
Pull the belt stabilizers just snug
(Figure 2L), if applicable.
If overtight-
ening them feels good, you might need
to bend more curve into the frame in the
lumbar region. Overtightening causes
gaps between you and the belt. Belt
stabilizers are best left loose for the first
15-30 minutes of hiking.)
Figure 2J
Figure 2K
A. Remove split ring and clevis pin on
the frame just above the mesh
backpanel (Figure 3A).
B. Slide foot of hold-open bar,
located inside the packbag,
through the button hole in the back
of the packbag (Figure 3B).
C. Thread the clevis pins back into
position, make sure to go through
the packbag, the foot of the hold-
open bar and the frame (Figure
3C), then replace the split ring.
D. Repeat steps A-C on opposite side
of the pack.
3. HOLD-OPEN BAR
Each external frame pack comes with a hold-open
bar. Follow the steps to install it.
Figure 3B
Figure 3A
Figure 3C
