LongHunter

 


Shown using an EMR for clarity. All functions are the same.

 

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, buckle waistbelt and tighten securely. Remember to pull forward using the PowerPull.

Center stitchlines should be right over the hip bone points.

     

 

 

  

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, lengthen or shorten shoulder straps at the Pulley (see below) until this is achieved.

     
 

Step 4. Lifting the load

a. slide the Lifter Straps (at this buckle) to form a 15 to 30 degree angle from your shoulder.

b). loosen main shoulder strap buckle (bottom strap) about a half inch.

c). Pull Lifter straps to raise shoulder straps off the top of your shoulders. Load is now comfortably on you rhips (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!

 

Using Torso adjuster - fine tuning

We do our best to pre-fit each pack to your dimensions. If you are not lifting the load off your shoulders, you may need to adjust the pulley.

 

 

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 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.

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

   

Do not try this at home....