You are the best at explaining everything like a actual teacher. Thumbs up for me. I've watched lots of how to fit a backpack and they never simplified it for a newer backpacker.
This was most helpful! I needed a reminder as to the order of tightening up straps. And other videos didn't show how the top of the pack is at shoulder blade. Thank you
Simplest and clearest way on how to Properly wear (any) backpack. You feel the difference in how it feels and carries instantaneously! 😁 Great instructional video.
This was very helpful (even though I've been thru-hiking for 7 years now!). I got a new pack recently and it just wasn't fitting right. Thank you so much - it feels great now! -- Chica
This is so so helpful! I’m 5’3 so I feel like I can finally relate to a woman. Too many guys videos out there and I was so confused regarding what backpack to get. I ended up buying 3 wrong ones. I really wanted an Osprey Kyte but I was doubtful without trying it myself because the country I am in doesn’t sell it but hopefully next year. Thank you for making this. It kinda makes me feel more confident now that I see a woman with a similar height! It’s also funny how even this is the exact bag I was planning to buy.
Um... Wow! Turns out I've been wearing my bag incorrectly for years! I didn't even know I could adjust the back length! I'm not dreading shoulder pain now on my hike tomorrow... Thank you!
Which back pack would you recommend for grocery shopping I'm 5ft 3/4 and 70 yrs old .... my shoulders are just starting to get sore I've done my bkpk shopping for about 10yrs .... everyday but I'm retired now and maybe 3 times a week I shop
Not quite; the Hikelite's hipbelt isn't designed to take the weight of the bag, it's there for stability and to stop the pack bouncing around during movement, so you won't have to follow exactly the same steps as above. You can use the Hikelite with or without the hipbelt without any issues; the weight the bag is designed to carry won't harm your shoulders. Kind regards.
I disagree that the sternum strap is not load bearing. The minor, say 3-5 lbs of pressure that the shoulder straps load on your pecs can wear them out over time. I use the sternum strap to take that weigh off those muscles and transfer it to my sternum.
Does the Osprey not have hip stabilizer straps? I've found that many people tend to over tighten their shoulder straps and it ends up digging in. A trick I learned is that after tightening the shoulder straps down, shrug your shoulders up and release the tension on the strap to match the shrugging motion.
Thank you so much for this great explanation. Will you be giving a review about the osprey kyte 66l? I would like to see a comparison of the kyte 46 vs kyte 66l. I'm looking into hiking the Camino.
Hi Arelis, thanks for watching! We'll add the Kyte range to our production list. Good luck for the Camino, let's hope we can all get out walking again soon!
Hi, Thank you so much for the info! Question: I am 5’1, 108 lbs, have a new Gregory Amber 44L backpack that I’m trying to get the fit right. Seems what I am doing is i line with everything I’ve learned from others but for some reason it really strains my neck after only having it on for 15 minutes or so. Any suggestions on what I might look at to resolve my issue? Thanks so much!
If you feel the overall fit of the pack is right after following the video, next step would be to try loading the pack differently so the weight sits at a different point in the pack. Hopefully redistributing the weight will help relieve the strain on your neck. Do you currently walk with walking poles as well? If not, they may be worth considering to help spread the load out more, they will also help keep you more upright as we have a tendency to want to lean forward when wearing a heavier pack which can roll our shoulders forward, in-turn causing strain on our neck and shoulders.
@@trekitt Thanks so much! I will try redistributing the weight and see how that feels. Currently I have the heaviest items (clothing) in packing cubes in the center. Maybe heavier closer to bottom.
I dont understand this torso measuring theory with C7. because that is actually not C7. although it says so everywhere in the backpacking world. i am a doctor and i got super confused when i first wanted to buy a backpack for backpacking a while ago. the C7 vertebra is the first one you feel coming down from your head. you feel it best when tilting your head back. it is at least 3 inches higher than the point you would measure your torso length from. I have literally no idea which vertebra everyone is really referring to as i can feel each of my vertebrae in that section of my back when tilting my head forwards. there is no anatomical bump that everybody has. i wonder who started the C7 story and how it got to every backpack company's website without anybody ever correcting it.
I found that I am just on the borderline for my Osprey Aether where I am S/M for the straps. However, it does feel a little too small so may need to get a larger one. Just out of interest what does it mean if you feel the weight in your lumbar and your pack is wanting to topple you backwards so you have to lean forwards?
When packing, you'll want heavier items lower down and as close to your back as possible to minimise that 'leaning back' feeling. Pulling the side compression straps in also helps hugely.
@@trekitt Perfect, I will try try that. The slight annoying thing is the Osprey bag gets wider further up the lumbar not right at the bottom. So if you have a 4 season winter sleeping bag it doesn't go through the sleeping bag port and instead you have to have it slightly further up. I think I need to send back my £270 bag for this reason because if I put my sleeping bag right at the base I don't have room for anything else at the top. It's weird how this works.
Hi! I've been researching how to fit a woman's daypack (20-25L) and can't find much (Most info focuses on the fit of the hipbelt on 35L up, which daypacks may or may not have). I've ordered several daypacks in the 20-25L range and none are particularly comfortable. There seem to be two issues, one with width and one with length. I've been ordering women's packs, due to wanting the S shape of the shoulder straps for the bust, but I find that they go over my shoulders in a way that seems like they might be too close to my neck (the straps go over the slope of the neck muscles rather than on the straight part of the shoulder). I haven't seen this part of fit (width) addressed anywhere and I'm wondering if women's packs are just too narrow for my shoulders or if that's just the way packs fit. Sometimes the S shape also rubs under my arms where the adjustment buckles are. I'm average weight. If I order unisex or men's packs, the shoulder straps go right over my bust which doesn't work. I have an 18.5-19" torso (but I'm not super tall) and the bottom of the daypacks seem to all hit me right at the hips, where the top of mid-rise jeans would be, almost like the bottom of the back is resting where your lower back starts to curve, which means it puts stress on the weakest part of the lower back and starts to rub within minutes if you are carrying any weight (I would absolutely get a blister if I was out hiking). I'm wondering where the bottom of the pack should sit. Higher up? Or should it actually go past that curve and sit on the bum a bit? Any help appreciated! I just want to day hike so I want to be comfortable with some emergency supplies (6-7 miles but conditions vary) and your video was wonderful!
Hi, thanks for your considered and detailed comments. Smaller "daypacks" don't usually require such a detailed fitting as the weight carried is assumed to be much lower and therefore the hipbelt is usually much lighter, or even nonexistent. By the sound of things you may have the shoulder straps pulled too tight, causing the pack to lift too high up your back. Try slackening off the shoulder straps to let the pack sit lower on your back/top of your bum. Paul.
Very helpful, made me realise I've been wearing my rucksack incorrectly, hopefully now on my next trip I'll be abit more comfortable.. Thanks for the advice 👍
thank you so so much!! i just bought my first proper hiking backpack (i usually use whatever snazzy one i have on hand!) and i was so close to returning it because it fit so poorly no matter what i tried! went through this vid step by step and its perfect now!
This is super helpful. Thank you for making the video, really enjoyed watching it :) And now that explains why packs are more expensive than other regular bags
Walked a training walk in my loaded pack earlier this week (first ever multi day trip coming up), terrible hip pain (think it was in the IT band). Watched this video then adjusted my pack properly - feels like my pack is literally kilos lighter, way more comfortable, no pain. Thank you.
I've just used my osprey Aether Plus 85L for the first time, and I got friction burns on my hips. Is thus normal? Other than putting the heavy weights at the bottom, I don't know what I've done wrong.
Thank you for this video. I'm still learning and will get a bag similar to this one soon. Question: should I adjust the bag while empty, full or it doesn't really matter?
Great video very helpful. I do so love Osprey bags but the only thing that disappoints me is that they don't come with a method of fastening down all the loose straps!
Great video -- what a lovely bubbly character you are. Thanks for the guide ... it's often something that isn't picked up on so much but I think will have a huge difference to the pain I tend to get in my neck and shoulders!
Hello. Thank you for making this video it is far more helpful then other videos I’ve seen. My pack is adjustable for back length as well as the ability to create more or less space between the pack and frame and the tensioned back mesh. My question is you showed what a top large pack looks like but what does a too small back length look like ?
Very helpful video, I just got a Berghaus Trailhead 2.0 65L because although I'm tallish at 5'11" I have very short legs and needed a pack with a lot of back length. This was really helpful to get it all comfortable, walked about 12km today and no aches and pains from the pack.
Really need some help! Have attempted to measure my back myself and it always comes out around 47cm. I'm a 6ft male and not exactly slender (98kg) and really have trouble working out where my iliac crest is. I tried setting up the bag by feel and the bag feels most comfortable with the hip pads lower down which means my bag is at approx 58cm back length so....either my measurements are horrible or I don't know where the hip padding should sit! Please help!! How can I set my bag up on my own when I'm unsure where my iliac crest is / where my hip pad belt should sit!!?
Set the bag up where it feels most comfortable, go out for a walk and see how you get on. This video is just a starting point, but ultimately it all comes down to comfort. As long as the weight is sitting primarily on your hips and you've managed to follow the rest of the steps in this video without issue, you'll be fine. Harry
Very useful and informative, however I have what might be a daft question. Could you clarify the positioning of the hip strap please. Does it sit on top of your hip so that the base of the strap pushes down on the hip bone or does it lie across the hip bone. I have a bag with an adjustable length but knowing exactly where the strap goes would be useful. Unfortunately your diagramme doesn't show the hip bone only the spine. Getting it wrong sounds like it would be uncomfortable to say the least. many thanks
The latter - across the hip bone. The hipbelt should be squeezing onto your hips, placing the weight through your legs and not through your shoulders/lower back. Harry
Hi, not wanting to be controversial but I always believed one should get the heavy items in your rucksack as high and close to your spine as possible up in the shoulder region, any weight lower down can put a strain on your lower back and make you bend forward to compensate. As the lady said the spine carries the weight. There are pictures of African women carrying loads on their heads, weight straight down the spine, impractical on the mountain but a high load is the next best thing. Thanks.
Most modern rucksacks are designed to transfer 70%(approx) of weight through the hipbelt, so typically we recommend storing items as low and as close to your spine as possible - this'll transfer the weight through the large padded belt rather than through the shoulder straps which can pull you back and put strain on your traps/rear delts. The use of compression straps also helps to pull the weight of your pack closer to your centre of gravity for a more comfortable carry. At the end of the day though, it's worth having a play around with it and seeing what feels more comfortable for you and your chosen pack. Harry
I wouldn't put the heavier stuff all the way down in your bag. Ofc as close as possible to your back. But the heavier the load down, the more you feel the weight shift backward.
question if i have a tent - where is the best place to put it? I've just strapped it on to the back of the back, at the bottom ---> is this a bad idea? Or would you recommend putting the tent IN the bag (vs outside of it)?
In the pack, ideally near the bottom and close to your back. We have a good video on how to load a rucksack here: ua-cam.com/video/6UPvmmosVcU/v-deo.html
Hi. Without more specific info on packs and your measurements, it's hard to advise specifically here. The size guides on most packs should reference waist sizes which you can then compare to your own measurements.
11 months on house arrest hurry up 28th going on a 2 week state hike and camp trip be my first overnight hike cant wait, thanks for the tips love from van diemens land
Very interesting tutorial. I will return in the coming days to see if this will apply to an army rucksack (A large MOLLE rucksack, NSN 8465-01-580-1556). My new leadership wants to do a ruck march almost weekly, so I need to optimize wherever possible. Boots are already on the go, checking the rigging of my ruck is next. I will make an edit once the change has been made and a test march has been completed for assessment. I will take notes as I work on this. "The difference between doing science and screwing around is writing it down." - Adam Savage
The latest version of the rucksack used in this video! www.trekitt.co.uk/facetresults.aspx?Term=kyte
You are the best at explaining everything like a actual teacher. Thumbs up for me. I've watched lots of how to fit a backpack and they never simplified it for a newer backpacker.
Glad we could help!
Thank you. This is much better and more detailed than what Osprey provided themselves.
This was most helpful! I needed a reminder as to the order of tightening up straps. And other videos didn't show how the top of the pack is at shoulder blade. Thank you
Simplest and clearest way on how to Properly wear (any) backpack. You feel the difference in how it feels and carries instantaneously! 😁 Great instructional video.
No any backpack. For that type of backpack, yes. Generally speaking, yes. For, example, an 'assault pack', no.
This was very helpful (even though I've been thru-hiking for 7 years now!). I got a new pack recently and it just wasn't fitting right. Thank you so much - it feels great now! -- Chica
What a beautiful, sunny landscape!
Greetings from Greece!
Excellent video. The best I have seen on how to fit a backpack.
This is so so helpful! I’m 5’3 so I feel like I can finally relate to a woman. Too many guys videos out there and I was so confused regarding what backpack to get. I ended up buying 3 wrong ones. I really wanted an Osprey Kyte but I was doubtful without trying it myself because the country I am in doesn’t sell it but hopefully next year. Thank you for making this. It kinda makes me feel more confident now that I see a woman with a similar height! It’s also funny how even this is the exact bag I was planning to buy.
Wonderful! Very cler explanations!
You are so shine and cool! Short and clear video. Thanks.
You're welcome!
A great video. Well explained & crystal clear.
Thank you so much. My duke of Edinburgh is soon amd we have to adjust our own packs due to the pandemic (normally someone would help you)
You're welcome, enjoy your DofE! Harry
I'm new to all this. I found this video and your instruction extremely helpful. Thank you Hannah.
You're welcome!
Beautiful setting, great tutorial, thanks!
great information easily to understand. Thank you!
Thank you, very informative.
Um... Wow! Turns out I've been wearing my bag incorrectly for years! I didn't even know I could adjust the back length! I'm not dreading shoulder pain now on my hike tomorrow... Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks for making such a clear and informative video.
Very good and informative video. Used it to find out that my new backpack shoulder straps were at the right height before I started adjusting them :D
Very helpful. Thanks.
Great video. Thank You for the informative nature of this vid!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you this helped me adjust it with mirror and this video😉
Glad to be of service, thanks for watching.
Beautiful video, thanks
Great video, learning so many top tips from this channel 👍
Good to hear, thanks for watching. Harry
Well explained thanks.
Which back pack would you recommend for grocery shopping I'm 5ft 3/4 and 70 yrs old .... my shoulders are just starting to get sore I've done my bkpk shopping for about 10yrs .... everyday but I'm retired now and maybe 3 times a week I shop
Excellent, thank you!
Great vid, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Thanks for a good tutorial! Do the same principles apply to lighter day packs, like the Osprey Hikelite, where the hip belt is not padded?
Not quite; the Hikelite's hipbelt isn't designed to take the weight of the bag, it's there for stability and to stop the pack bouncing around during movement, so you won't have to follow exactly the same steps as above. You can use the Hikelite with or without the hipbelt without any issues; the weight the bag is designed to carry won't harm your shoulders. Kind regards.
very useful . thanks a lot . keep trekking!!!!!!
Really well made video thanks!
Thank you for the very helpful video. One question - did you say the hip-belt should sit on top, or half above and half below the hip bone? Thanks.
Generally the centre of the hipbelt should sit on your hip bone.
Thank you for the reply.
Thank you, i just learned something.
Thank you
I disagree that the sternum strap is not load bearing.
The minor, say 3-5 lbs of pressure that the shoulder straps load on your pecs can wear them out over time.
I use the sternum strap to take that weigh off those muscles and transfer it to my sternum.
Very good 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Does the Osprey not have hip stabilizer straps? I've found that many people tend to over tighten their shoulder straps and it ends up digging in. A trick I learned is that after tightening the shoulder straps down, shrug your shoulders up and release the tension on the strap to match the shrugging motion.
This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!
Thomas Theuring hello Thomas
Thank you so much for this great explanation. Will you be giving a review about the osprey kyte 66l? I would like to see a comparison of the kyte 46 vs kyte 66l. I'm looking into hiking the Camino.
Hi Arelis, thanks for watching! We'll add the Kyte range to our production list. Good luck for the Camino, let's hope we can all get out walking again soon!
that was awesome thanks a lot 👍
Come to New Zealand I want to go hiking with you! I need an expert on hand!
Don’t temp me! Thanks for watching.
Thank you, useful tip.
Hi Hannah, top tutorial, very clear, thanks, like the little wiggle 😉
You’re welcome 😊
@@trekitt wiggle it just a little bit 😘
Hi, Thank you so much for the info! Question: I am 5’1, 108 lbs, have a new Gregory Amber 44L backpack that I’m trying to get the fit right. Seems what I am doing is i line with everything I’ve learned from others but for some reason it really strains my neck after only having it on for 15 minutes or so. Any suggestions on what I might look at to resolve my issue? Thanks so much!
If you feel the overall fit of the pack is right after following the video, next step would be to try loading the pack differently so the weight sits at a different point in the pack. Hopefully redistributing the weight will help relieve the strain on your neck.
Do you currently walk with walking poles as well? If not, they may be worth considering to help spread the load out more, they will also help keep you more upright as we have a tendency to want to lean forward when wearing a heavier pack which can roll our shoulders forward, in-turn causing strain on our neck and shoulders.
@@trekitt Thanks so much! I will try redistributing the weight and see how that feels. Currently I have the heaviest items (clothing) in packing cubes in the center. Maybe heavier closer to bottom.
Such a great video!
I dont understand this torso measuring theory with C7. because that is actually not C7. although it says so everywhere in the backpacking world. i am a doctor and i got super confused when i first wanted to buy a backpack for backpacking a while ago.
the C7 vertebra is the first one you feel coming down from your head. you feel it best when tilting your head back. it is at least 3 inches higher than the point you would measure your torso length from. I have literally no idea which vertebra everyone is really referring to as i can feel each of my vertebrae in that section of my back when tilting my head forwards. there is no anatomical bump that everybody has. i wonder who started the C7 story and how it got to every backpack company's website without anybody ever correcting it.
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Thank you very much... U did very useful vdo^^
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I found that I am just on the borderline for my Osprey Aether where I am S/M for the straps. However, it does feel a little too small so may need to get a larger one.
Just out of interest what does it mean if you feel the weight in your lumbar and your pack is wanting to topple you backwards so you have to lean forwards?
When packing, you'll want heavier items lower down and as close to your back as possible to minimise that 'leaning back' feeling. Pulling the side compression straps in also helps hugely.
@@trekitt Perfect, I will try try that. The slight annoying thing is the Osprey bag gets wider further up the lumbar not right at the bottom. So if you have a 4 season winter sleeping bag it doesn't go through the sleeping bag port and instead you have to have it slightly further up. I think I need to send back my £270 bag for this reason because if I put my sleeping bag right at the base I don't have room for anything else at the top. It's weird how this works.
@@trekitt I just tried this today and it helped massively! thank you for that help really appreciate it!
@@XxKINGatLIFExX Great to hear!
Hi! I've been researching how to fit a woman's daypack (20-25L) and can't find much (Most info focuses on the fit of the hipbelt on 35L up, which daypacks may or may not have). I've ordered several daypacks in the 20-25L range and none are particularly comfortable. There seem to be two issues, one with width and one with length.
I've been ordering women's packs, due to wanting the S shape of the shoulder straps for the bust, but I find that they go over my shoulders in a way that seems like they might be too close to my neck (the straps go over the slope of the neck muscles rather than on the straight part of the shoulder). I haven't seen this part of fit (width) addressed anywhere and I'm wondering if women's packs are just too narrow for my shoulders or if that's just the way packs fit. Sometimes the S shape also rubs under my arms where the adjustment buckles are. I'm average weight. If I order unisex or men's packs, the shoulder straps go right over my bust which doesn't work.
I have an 18.5-19" torso (but I'm not super tall) and the bottom of the daypacks seem to all hit me right at the hips, where the top of mid-rise jeans would be, almost like the bottom of the back is resting where your lower back starts to curve, which means it puts stress on the weakest part of the lower back and starts to rub within minutes if you are carrying any weight (I would absolutely get a blister if I was out hiking). I'm wondering where the bottom of the pack should sit. Higher up? Or should it actually go past that curve and sit on the bum a bit? Any help appreciated! I just want to day hike so I want to be comfortable with some emergency supplies (6-7 miles but conditions vary) and your video was wonderful!
Hi, thanks for your considered and detailed comments. Smaller "daypacks" don't usually require such a detailed fitting as the weight carried is assumed to be much lower and therefore the hipbelt is usually much lighter, or even nonexistent. By the sound of things you may have the shoulder straps pulled too tight, causing the pack to lift too high up your back. Try slackening off the shoulder straps to let the pack sit lower on your back/top of your bum. Paul.
How many litres is that backpack?
36 litres.
How to choose a right rucksack
explained brilliantly ... she should be a teacher lol
Who would have thought that wearing a rucksack was so technical?
Very helpful, made me realise I've been wearing my rucksack incorrectly, hopefully now on my next trip I'll be abit more comfortable.. Thanks for the advice 👍
That was awesome! Thank you very much. Just bought a Vaude Benta 30L and wasn’t sure how it should look/feel/hang. Great instructions!
The most informative fitting vid I’ve seen. Thanks!
Didn't even notice the straps above the shoulders, super helpful, thank you!
thank you so so much!! i just bought my first proper hiking backpack (i usually use whatever snazzy one i have on hand!) and i was so close to returning it because it fit so poorly no matter what i tried! went through this vid step by step and its perfect now!
Good to hear, enjoy! Harry
Very practical and informative demonstration Hannah. Well done!
Outstanding instructional video!
Great explanation 👍 🥾🎒
Wonderful ! by packing bad, I also suffered from the shoulder blade injury which prolonged for years ...
Thanks for sharing such information.
Very well communicated, thank you!
This is super helpful. Thank you for making the video, really enjoyed watching it :) And now that explains why packs are more expensive than other regular bags
Walked a training walk in my loaded pack earlier this week (first ever multi day trip coming up), terrible hip pain (think it was in the IT band).
Watched this video then adjusted my pack properly - feels like my pack is literally kilos lighter, way more comfortable, no pain. Thank you.
Our work here is done! Thanks for watching.
I've just used my osprey Aether Plus 85L for the first time, and I got friction burns on my hips. Is thus normal? Other than putting the heavy weights at the bottom, I don't know what I've done wrong.
Very practical and informative have a bless day.
superb video thank you
You're welcome!
Thx for the tips
Thank you for this video. I'm still learning and will get a bag similar to this one soon.
Question: should I adjust the bag while empty, full or it doesn't really matter?
It's easier to adjust with some weight in, but it doesn't have to be full to the brim.
Biggest thanks for this tips, I’ve prepared this for my first solo camping in Scotland. Test everything I need and now I feel comfortable than before
Good to hear!
Great video very helpful. I do so love Osprey bags but the only thing that disappoints me is that they don't come with a method of fastening down all the loose straps!
Thank you. And you are lovely.
Great video, never had a backpack before, now I know. Thanks for doing this.
Glad it was helpful!
What about that wiggle at 3:19
Great video -- what a lovely bubbly character you are. Thanks for the guide ... it's often something that isn't picked up on so much but I think will have a huge difference to the pain I tend to get in my neck and shoulders!
Thanks for your kind comments and glad we have helped.
Your English is immaculate!
Why thank you.
Perfect video! Very comprehensive! Thank you!
Thank you. I'm 5'1" too! Got a bag I thought was too big turns out it just wasn't adjusted right. Saved me from buying a new one!
Very helpful vedio.Thanks.
🎉Thank You Çharl south Africa
Hello. Thank you for making this video it is far more helpful then other videos I’ve seen. My pack is adjustable for back length as well as the ability to create more or less space between the pack and frame and the tensioned back mesh. My question is you showed what a top large pack looks like but what does a too small back length look like ?
Thank you for the kind words! When a back length is too small, the hipbelt will sit too high (above your hips) and won't grip you securely.
Very helpful video, I just got a Berghaus Trailhead 2.0 65L because although I'm tallish at 5'11" I have very short legs and needed a pack with a lot of back length. This was really helpful to get it all comfortable, walked about 12km today and no aches and pains from the pack.
Glad it was helpful!
Really need some help! Have attempted to measure my back myself and it always comes out around 47cm. I'm a 6ft male and not exactly slender (98kg) and really have trouble working out where my iliac crest is. I tried setting up the bag by feel and the bag feels most comfortable with the hip pads lower down which means my bag is at approx 58cm back length so....either my measurements are horrible or I don't know where the hip padding should sit!
Please help!! How can I set my bag up on my own when I'm unsure where my iliac crest is / where my hip pad belt should sit!!?
Set the bag up where it feels most comfortable, go out for a walk and see how you get on. This video is just a starting point, but ultimately it all comes down to comfort. As long as the weight is sitting primarily on your hips and you've managed to follow the rest of the steps in this video without issue, you'll be fine. Harry
Very useful and informative, however I have what might be a daft question. Could you clarify the positioning of the hip strap please. Does it sit on top of your hip so that the base of the strap pushes down on the hip bone or does it lie across the hip bone. I have a bag with an adjustable length but knowing exactly where the strap goes would be useful. Unfortunately your diagramme doesn't show the hip bone only the spine. Getting it wrong sounds like it would be uncomfortable to say the least. many thanks
The latter - across the hip bone. The hipbelt should be squeezing onto your hips, placing the weight through your legs and not through your shoulders/lower back. Harry
well explained and makes it very simple. I'll now go and try!
I hope it worked out for you and your pack feels comfortable. Thanks for watching.
Thank you!! Watched two others videos and couldn't figure out how to get rid of the shoulder gap...watched yours and fixed it within 3 minutes lol.
Glad we could help!
I am also a short woman, 5 foot tall and wondered if you had the Small size or the Medium/Large? Please advise before I purchase the wrong size.
Hannah opted for the S/M.
Very helpful. Thank you.
Hi, not wanting to be controversial but I always believed one should get the heavy items in your rucksack as high and close to your spine as possible up in the shoulder region, any weight lower down can put a strain on your lower back and make you bend forward to compensate. As the lady said the spine carries the weight. There are pictures of African women carrying loads on their heads, weight straight down the spine, impractical on the mountain but a high load is the next best thing. Thanks.
Most modern rucksacks are designed to transfer 70%(approx) of weight through the hipbelt, so typically we recommend storing items as low and as close to your spine as possible - this'll transfer the weight through the large padded belt rather than through the shoulder straps which can pull you back and put strain on your traps/rear delts. The use of compression straps also helps to pull the weight of your pack closer to your centre of gravity for a more comfortable carry. At the end of the day though, it's worth having a play around with it and seeing what feels more comfortable for you and your chosen pack. Harry
Really helpful. I didn’t have a clue how to select a proper fit. Good to know to to pack in an L shape
I wouldn't put the heavier stuff all the way down in your bag. Ofc as close as possible to your back. But the heavier the load down, the more you feel the weight shift backward.
thank you so much. Really helpful.
question if i have a tent - where is the best place to put it? I've just strapped it on to the back of the back, at the bottom ---> is this a bad idea? Or would you recommend putting the tent IN the bag (vs outside of it)?
In the pack, ideally near the bottom and close to your back. We have a good video on how to load a rucksack here: ua-cam.com/video/6UPvmmosVcU/v-deo.html
hi I’m wide on the hips/waist, should I buy the extended fit? great video. Thanks
Hi. Without more specific info on packs and your measurements, it's hard to advise specifically here. The size guides on most packs should reference waist sizes which you can then compare to your own measurements.
The best invention was the chest strap, stops the main straps cutting into your armpits....
11 months on house arrest hurry up 28th going on a 2 week state hike and camp trip be my first overnight hike cant wait, thanks for the tips love from van diemens land
I bet you can't wait to get out there! Have a great time and stay safe. Thanks for watching. Paul.
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Very interesting tutorial. I will return in the coming days to see if this will apply to an army rucksack (A large MOLLE rucksack, NSN 8465-01-580-1556). My new leadership wants to do a ruck march almost weekly, so I need to optimize wherever possible. Boots are already on the go, checking the rigging of my ruck is next.
I will make an edit once the change has been made and a test march has been completed for assessment. I will take notes as I work on this.
"The difference between doing science and screwing around is writing it down." - Adam Savage
Amazing that they don't really teach you how to wear a ruck I'm the Army. I had to learn it through trial and error...and UA-cam.