How to Fit Your Rucksack Correctly
Ever wondered why your heavy pack felt so uncomfortable? Well, it's probably down to the fit and how you've packed it! We would always recommend popping to see us in person to receive a professional pack fitting, however if you're just a little too far away then this is the next best thing.
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This isn't a normal backpack fit video. We're not going to use a fit jig or a tape measure.
We're going show you how your pack should look and feel so you have a more comfortable experience on the trail.
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You're Wearing Your Backpack WRONG
Are you wearing your backpack wrong? If you want the most comfortable experience possible while hiking in the backcountry, you need to make sure your backpack is fitting properly. Find out in this video where Tayson takes you through how to properly wear a quality backpacking backpack.
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How to Properly Fit Your Backpack
When purchasing a backpack, the most important thing to remember is to buy a backpack based on your torso length. Discover the 5 key steps involved in properly adjusting your backpack including what the perfect fit looks like as well as key signs of a too long or too short torso length. With a properly fit backpack, it’s time to find your next adventure!
Backpack Straps Explained - Hiking Tips
What are all the straps on a backpack used for? Today we will go through the most common straps on your hiking pack to find out their purpose. Some will be handy, some not so much, but by the end of the video you will hopefully have no more mystery backpack straps flying around!
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How to Fit a Travel Backpack
A properly fitted pack will ensure even weight distribution and that your back is in tip top shape so you can enjoy the sights of Europe or wherever it is your travels take you.
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How to Adjust a Backpack
Knowing how to adjust a backpack is a key way to ensure you are as comfortable on the hiking trail as possible. Here's a step-by-step way to make your backpack fit your body in the best way possible. Once you know what all the straps do and why they are designed that way, you can make your pack work for you.
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How to Adjust a Hiking Backpack
How to Adjust a Hiking Backpack. Part of the series: Backpacking & Camping Tips. Adjusting a hiking backpack is important for the proper fit and distribution of the weight. Learn how to properly fit a pack to avoid discomfort and back injury with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
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HOW TO CORRECTLY FIT A RUCKSACK
In this video, Stu and Sam talk you through how to correctly fit a rucksack!
An incorrectly fitted rucksack can produce a variety of injuries ranging from lower back pain to neck spasms, shoulder strain, and headaches. It also has the potential to ruin your latest adventure!
Getting the right fit for your rucksack can be time-consuming, but it's really important to get it right. Follow Stu as he explains how to fit your rucksack correctly as well as explaining what the different straps do and how the pack should feel once fitted.
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How to Fit a Backpack
So you've bought your backpack for your trip, but what happens now? Many people improperly fit their backpack and overpack it, making for a very uncomfortable journey. We'll show you how to deal with all those straps.
How to Fit a Travel Backpack
An uncomfortable backpack can ruin your trip. With a few adjustments, your travel backpack will carry as comfortably as a hiking bag even when you're navigating a city.
Learn how to measure your torso then adjust the fit of your travel backpack for maximum comfort on your next trip.
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Backpacker Magazine Gear School: Fit A Backpack Right
Finding out your torso length is half the battle. Backpacker's Gear editor Kristin Hostetter explains all the strategies to you need to find a good-fitting backpack--from how to simulate a fully-loaded pack, to what to look for in hip belts and shoulder straps. Learn how to find your perfect pack at Gear School - straight from the pages of the March 2007 Gear Guide.