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Step 1. With the pack OFF..

The following straps should be VERY loose:
a. Lifter Straps
b. Upper and lower Delta Straps
c. Waistbelt straps and
d. shoulder straps

     
 

Step 2. Waistbelt location

Load the pack with about 30 pounds, put it on - the center stitchlines should be right over the hip bone points. Buckle waistbelt and tighten securely. Remember to pull forward using the PowerPull.

 
     

Wearing armor? Make sure to follow the "fine tune" instructions below. *

 

  

Step 3. Shoulder Strap length adjustment
a). snug straps over the shoulder until they make contact with the top of your shoulder

b). 3-bar slider should be over your collar bone (if not, see "Fine Tune" below).
     
 

Step 4. Lifting the load

a). loosen main shoulder strap buckle (bottom strap) about a half inch.
b). Pull Lifter straps to raise shoulder straps off the top of your shoulders. They should form a 15 to 30 degree angle from your shoulder. Load is now comfortably on you hips (remember to keep waistbelt tight!)

     
 

Step 5. Delta Straps

a). pull lower strap until just snug

b). Ditto with upper straps, pulling load into your lumbar area and stabilizing the pack.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN

c). Loosen these straps before putting on again. Get a good tight wrap with the waistbelt each time before engaging the Delta Straps.

     

 

Step 6. Shoulder width

Shoulder width is set for regular or broad shoulders. Pull the straps closer together for narrower shoulders. If shoulder straps feel like they are slipping off, tighten using small increments. 1/4 inch is significant!

Wearing over armor: Using the Torso Adjuster to fine tune

We pre-fit each pack to your dimensions, so these steps are necessary only if:
a). you are fitting this pack over armor
b). you loan it out, or
c). are not lifting the load off your shoulders.

 

Take the pack off to lengthen or shorten the entire shoulder strap. The Torso adjuster functions much like a pulley.

Access the Torso adjuster by disengaging Velcro strips and ...

     
  ... peel down the Lumbar Pad.
     
 

Loosen the Ladderlock buckle and slide entire shoulder strap.

*Taller guys, and those wearing armor will need to pull this strap up, shorter guys will need to pull it down.

     
 

Make sure both straps are even - you can check at the stitching.

Re-fasten everything, and put the pack back on and re-check to see if 3-bar slider is over your collar bone for optimum lift.

   

And, only if necessary ....