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<blockquote data-quote="RockChucker30" data-source="post: 856643" data-attributes="member: 68801"><p>I get into the pack, snug the shoulder straps a bit so I can shrug my shoulders and lift the pack up. I do this and then fasten and tighten the waistbelt so it is centered on my iliac crests.</p><p></p><p>Then I will loosen the shoulder straps and the load lifters. I re-snug the shoulder straps, but not too tight. Then tighten the load lifters until they're snug. Then fasten the sternum strap.</p><p></p><p>On load distribution I want around 70% of the weight from my mid back to slightly above my shoulders, and very close to my body. Bulky light items like clothing and insulation, possibly food can go in the bottom of the pack, heavier items near the back up higher, and everything else gets filled in.</p><p></p><p>Weight distribution makes a HUGE difference in pack comfort. You can take a pack that is improperly loaded on a hike and you'll hate it. Stop and redistribute the load properly and continue on and your opinion of the pack will change drastically.</p><p></p><p>Nathan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RockChucker30, post: 856643, member: 68801"] I get into the pack, snug the shoulder straps a bit so I can shrug my shoulders and lift the pack up. I do this and then fasten and tighten the waistbelt so it is centered on my iliac crests. Then I will loosen the shoulder straps and the load lifters. I re-snug the shoulder straps, but not too tight. Then tighten the load lifters until they're snug. Then fasten the sternum strap. On load distribution I want around 70% of the weight from my mid back to slightly above my shoulders, and very close to my body. Bulky light items like clothing and insulation, possibly food can go in the bottom of the pack, heavier items near the back up higher, and everything else gets filled in. Weight distribution makes a HUGE difference in pack comfort. You can take a pack that is improperly loaded on a hike and you'll hate it. Stop and redistribute the load properly and continue on and your opinion of the pack will change drastically. Nathan [/QUOTE]
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